Cost $180 AUD.

The aim of this course is to quickly give the student a basic to solid understanding of the study of food preservatives and additives with an emphasis on types of preservatives used, benefits, disadvantages and other facts.

The Advanced Certificate of Food Preservatives is a self paced online course covering the key topics of what is a food preservative, how it works, types used and more. All you need to know. Essential for those who want to work in, or have an interest in this important area.

 

Topics

What is a food preservative?

Aims & goals

Types of food preservative

Number & letter system

Additives

Taste

Texture

Emulsifiers

Mould

Fats

Color

Meats

Plant materials

Acids

Oxidization

Bulking

Glazing

Anti-foaming

Anti-caking

Thickeners

Sweeteners

Saccharin

Blue 1,2, red 3, yellow 6

Iodine

E numbers & letters

Food fortification & enhancement

Bodybuilding whey powders

Vitamins & minerals

Fatty acids

Cancer in rats

Behavior in children

 

 

COURSE DURATION
Approximately 25 hours. As a guide, certificate courses can be completed within 5-10 weeks of part time study 5 hours per week.

ASSESSMENT
Online assignments.

ENROLLMENT
Students are enrolled for 12 months, with extensions available for free.

TIMELINE
Students study & complete assignments at their own pace.

SEE ALSO
Diploma of Food Preservatives Studies – Consists of 2 or 3 short courses.

Don’t forget to submit a student enrollment form – it can be found on the home page.