What Is Food Technology?

Food technology is a field that applies scientific methods to selecting, preserving, processing, packaging and distributing safe, flavorful and nutritious food. Food technology is involved in research, manufacturing and industry.

Food Safety

Food technology is important in the production of food products that comply with industry and government regulations that ensure food safety. This field is active in developing as well as improving formulations, labeling and packaging.

The Science of Food Technology

Physical sciences, biology and engineering are all part of food technology. For example, microbiology is used to study food deterioration, and chemistry is important in preserving and processing different foods.

Food Research

Food research is an application of food technology. This is the study, investigation and compilation of information about food and its basic components.

Food Manufacturing

Food technology develops methods used in the industrial production of food products based on raw materials from plant and animal sources.

The Importance of the Food Industry

Food processing, or the food industry, is the largest manufacturing industry in the country based on the value of food shipments. Food technology is largely responsible for the safety, convenience and nutritive value of American food products.

References

• What Is Food Science and Technology?
• Food Technology