NDFS 465
Food Product Development
Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Science
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Integration and application of food science principles to develop new food products. Laboratory experience in food product design and development. Integrative capstone course.
When Taught
Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
1
Fixed
6
Other Prerequisites
This class should be taken concurrently with NDFS 464.
Title
Specifications
Learning Outcome
Prepare raw material, product, and process specifications for a product and related commercial manufacturing process
Title
Commercializing
Learning Outcome
Work with a team in successfully commercializing a new or improved food product
Title
Stability Test
Learning Outcome
Coordinate, plan, and execute a stability test
Title
Plant Trial
Learning Outcome
Coordinate, plan, and execute a plant trial
Title
Project Time-lines
Learning Outcome
Prepare and follow workable project time-lines for multiple development projects
Title
Consumer Tests
Learning Outcome
Coordinate, plan, and execute an appropriate consumer test for guidance or decision making
Title
Food Product Label
Learning Outcome
Properly prepare and document all information required for a finished food product label
Title
Laboratory Notebook
Learning Outcome
Keep a precise, well-documented laboratory notebook that will stand up under scrutiny in a court of law
