At the end of this course, the students; 1) Knows the composition and properties of foods. 2) Knows the basic factors causing food deterioration and new technologies to increase shelf life. 3) Learns the techniques that are effective in food preservation. 4) Understands new packaging methods that will increase the durability of foods. Learn about new quality practices that will protect and increase the quality of foods. 5) It tries to develop new preservation methods for foods.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Basics of Food Preservation, Biochemical, Rheological and Microbial changes during Process and Shelf Life
2nd Week
Introduction to Traditional Preservation Techniques
3rd Week
Storage Methods Based on Heat Treatment (Evaporation, drying, pasteurization, Sterilization, Spray-Dried etc.)
4th Week
Cold Process Storage Methods (Freezing, Lyophilization etc.)
5th Week
Storage Techniques Based on Packaging Methods
6th Week
Storage Techniques Based on Packaging Methods (MOP, Vacuum Packaging etc.)
7th Week
New Packaging Technologies and Edible Film Coatings
8th Week
Midterm
9th Week
Introduction to Modern Enclosure Techniques
10th Week
Stressed Electric Field (PEF) Applications in Foods
11th Week
Ohmic System Applications
12th Week
IR Applications, Nanotechnological Applications in Food Storage
13th Week
Ultrasound and Ultraviolet Applications in Foods
14th Week
High Pressure Applications in Foods
15th Week
Final examination
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Baysal,T.,İçier,F. Gıda Mühendisliğinde Isıl Olmayan Teknolojiler, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 2012.