Food Industries
Áreas Científicas |
Classificação |
Área Científica |
OFICIAL |
Biotecnologia |
Ocorrência: 2023/2024 - 1S
Ciclos de Estudo/Cursos
Sigla |
Nº de Estudantes |
Plano de Estudos |
Anos Curriculares |
Créditos UCN |
Créditos ECTS |
Horas de Contacto |
Horas Totais |
MEBQ |
0 |
Study Plan |
2 |
- |
3 |
30 |
81 |
Língua de trabalho
Portuguese - Suitable for English-speaking students
Objetivos
By the end of the semester the students are expected to know and understand the concepts and fundamental principles of operations of latest techniques used in the food industry, which allow the monitorization of reactions in foods during processing or processing and storage. The student must also recognize the importance of applying the most suitable technology taking into account the quality and nutritional value of a food.
Resultados de aprendizagem e competências
Not applicable.
Modo de trabalho
Presencial
Programa
- Manufacture of food products and relation with consumers - current market.
- Properties of foods and theoretical bases for food processing.
- Preparation of raw materials. Sorting, classifying, mixing and size reduction.
- Fresh storage/packaging. Temperature control and atmospheric composition.
- Food processing by heat delivery/removal.
- Application of new technologies for food processing and preservation: nanotechnology. Alternative thermal processes. Innovation in the cold technology. Refrigeration vacuum. Ultrasound-assisted cooling. High pressure cooling. Methodologies for bio-preservation of food. Combined food processing (Hurdle Technology). Fermentation and Enzyme Technology.
- Food and agriculture industries: bakery, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, cereals, dairy products, meat and meat products, fish, oils and fats, fruits and vegetables.
Bibliografia Obrigatória
Hui, Y.H.; Handbook of Food Science, Technology and Engineering, CRC Taylor and Francis, Vol. 3, 2006
Thornes, N.; Food Technology, 2001
Mallett, C.P.; Frozen Food Technology, Springer, 1993
Bibliografia Complementar
Morris, N.; Food Technology, Heinemann-Raintree, 2011
Métodos de ensino e atividades de aprendizagem
This curricular unit is organized with a dynamic teaching methodology that uses theoretical/practical classes. The concepts mentioned in the syllabus are taught with the aid of PowerPoint slides. Practical exercises will be solved, under the supervision of the teacher. In addition, students will perform a mini-project related to a specific food industry, characterizing the processes and proposing new ones, based on new technologies, if possible.
Continuous evaluation: two tests (2 x 40%) + mini-project on food industry (20%). The evaluation may also be performed by exam (80%) + mini-project on food industry (20%). The evaluation may also be composed entirely of a final exam (100%).
Tipo de avaliação
Distributed evaluation with final exam
Componentes de Avaliação
Designation |
Peso (%) |
Teste |
80,00 |
Trabalho escrito |
20,00 |
Total: |
100,00 |
Componentes de Ocupação
Designation |
Tempo (Horas) |
Estudo autónomo |
41,00 |
Frequência das aulas |
30,00 |
Trabalho escrito |
10,00 |
Total: |
81,00 |
Obtenção de frequência
Not applicable.
Fórmula de cálculo da classificação final
Continuous Evaluation:
FM=40% Test 1 + 40% Test 2 + 20% Mini-project
Final Exam Evaluation (all seasons):
FM=100% Exam or 80% Exam+20% Mini-project