At the end of this course, the students; 1) Understands the basic principles of molecular gastronomy. 2) Learn tools and techniques. 3) Applies food and beverage applications.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
COURSE DEFINITION
In this course, students will be informed about subjects like the analysis of properties of products and compounds, textural changes, water activity, absorption, gelatinization, emulsification, and volatile and non-volatile aromatic compounds. In addition, subjects like basic structures of foods, types of molecular kitchen products and chemistry of tasting will be discussed.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
İntroduction to Molecular Gastronomy: History
2nd Week
Chemical Structure and Properties of Foods: Carbohydrates in Molecular Gastronomy
3rd Week
Colloids and emulsions
4th Week
Freezing and heating (Conduction, convection, radiation)
5th Week
Flavors, colorants, emulsifiers, stabilizers
6th Week
Current foodstuffs
7th Week
Sensory Analysis: Taste, texture, smell, flavor and sound
8th Week
Midterm
9th Week
Recipe analysis and formulation
10th Week
Laboratory-based technologies
11th Week
Desserts and Sweet Meals: Practical kitchen applications using Molecular Gastronomy tools and techniques
12th Week
Hot Meals: Practical kitchen applications with molecular gastronomy tools and techniques
13th Week
Drinks: Practical kitchen applications using molecular gastronomy tools and techniques