What is Food Technology?
Food technology is a branch of food science that addresses the production, preservation, quality control, and research and development of food products.
Universities That Offer Food Technology In South Africa
Below are some of the Universities That Offer Food Technology.
- Nelson Mandela University.
- North-West University.
- Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University ( SMU )
- Stellenbosch University ( SU ) ( Universiteit Stellenbosch )
- University of the Free State ( UFS ) ( Universiteit van die Vrystaat )
- University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)
- University of the Western Cape (UWC)
How many years does it take to study food technology in South Africa?
The BSc (Food Science) undergraduate programme is a three-year full-time degree programme. Food scientists are concerned with the chemical composition, structure and nutritional value of foods. They monitor chemical, physical and biological changes that occur in foods during processing, preservation and storage.
Are food technologists in demand in South Africa?
The food industry is one of the biggest industries in South Africa. It is a provider of many business opportunities and employs in the order of 160, 000 people of whom about 15% have a post-matric qualification.
What do we do in food technology?
Food Technologists research, develop and oversee the production of foodstuffs. They study the physical, chemical and biological properties of food and help to improve the products in any way, from the nutritional value to the shelf-life.
What is the difference between food science and Food Technology?
Food science is the science of food. Food scientists study the physical microbiological, and chemical makeup of food. Food technology is the application of food science to the selection, preservation, processing, packaging, distribution, and use of safe food.