How Food is Made. Understanding Food Processing Technologies

Learn more about processing technologies and the foods that are affected

Please note this course runs without facilitation

Food processing isn’t a new concept, however, many people might not understand how and why it happens. On this course, you will improve your knowledge of food processing technologies and build confidence in the processed foods on the market.

You will cover the history of food processing, from its origins to current modern industrial processes. You will explore the advantages and disadvantages of food processing technologies and understand their impact on health, safety, quality, and sustainability. Upon completing this course, you will feel empowered to make more informed decisions about the food you eat.

(Please note that the term ‘food processing’ is also often used to describe the formulation of food products and the addition of extra ingredients such as preservatives, stabilizers, fortifiers and flavourings. This course focuses on the technologies rather than the formulation.)

This course is for anyone interested in learning more about the food they eat.

If you’re looking to expand your knowledge on this topic, you might also find of interest the following EIT Food courses on sustainable food production and farming systems:

• Improving Food Production with Agricultural Technology and Plant Biotechnology
• Trust in Our Food: Understanding Food Supply Systems
• Explore How Farmers Produce Food Sustainably
• Innovation in Arable Farming: Technologies for Sustainable Farming Systems
• Revolutionising The Food Chain With Technology

This course is for anyone interested in learning more about the food they eat.

If you’re looking to expand your knowledge on this topic, you might also find of interest the following EIT Food courses on sustainable food production and farming systems:

• Improving Food Production with Agricultural Technology and Plant Biotechnology
• Trust in Our Food: Understanding Food Supply Systems
• Explore How Farmers Produce Food Sustainably
• Innovation in Arable Farming: Technologies for Sustainable Farming Systems
• Revolutionising The Food Chain With Technology

• Identify the principles of food processing and gain an understanding of both traditional and modern industrial techniques
• Explain the range of food processing techniques used in industry and the products they create.
• Assess the importance of food processing to society in terms of health, safety, quality, and sustainability
• Debate how beneficial certain processing techniques are to human health
• Reflect on EU law and regulations
• Describe the challenges of feeding growing populations safely and sustainably