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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

This course on Food Chemistry will assist you in developing an understanding of the chemical structure that forms a part of food processes. Food Chemistry deals with the interaction of biological and non-biological food components. This discipline of study is analogous to biochemistry in terms of the components that it deals with such as lipids, protein, and carbohydrates. But it is also involved in the areas of food additives, colors, flavors, vitamins, and others.

In addition to these, Food Chemistry explores the ways that foods change their functional properties during the stages of food processing. It also intends to contribute to the changes in a manner that is beneficial for the product. Modern biochemistry and chemistry have helped the field of Food Chemistry to witness huge developments in recent years.

The knowledge of Food Chemistry is largely in demand for the maintenance of food safety and quality. The areas of nutraceuticals and functional foods are also expected to ally with this discipline. The course content is designed by experts in this domain, which will enable you to effectively deal with the industry requirements. Through this course, you will have various opportunities open to you.

The Highlights

Online training mode with a duration of 12 weeks
Certificate post successful completion
Expert faculty
Free access to the learning materials
The government recognised Certificate
Digitalised learning
Option to take the proctored exam to be eligible for credit transfer

Programme Offerings

Online training
quizzes
assignments
Government Recognised Certification
Free Learning Resources

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Mysore University

This course on Food Chemistry by Swayam is available to students free of charge.

Course Name	Course Fee
Food Chemistry	None

Eligibility Criteria

There is no minimum qualification required to join the course. The course is for the undergraduate level and can be pursued by anyone keen on gaining knowledge on this subject for various career opportunities.

Education

The course is for the undergraduate level; however, it can be taken up by anyone who is keen on increasing knowledge on this subject to enhance various career opportunities.

Certification Qualifying Details

After completing the Food Chemistry course by Swayam, students will get a completion certificate affirming that they have successfully ended the certification.

To be granted the certificate, you will have to register yourself and pay for the proctored exam. This term-end exam is conducted in-person and at specific locations that are communicated with the students beforehand.

This exam carries 70 percent of the total qualifying marks for certification. The remaining 30 percent is contributed by the internal assessment. Once a student satisfies the qualifying marks, an e-certificate is awarded to them.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Food Technology

Understand the basics of food chemistry, chromatography, as well as food and nutrition.
Understand the chemical compositions that are involved in different types of foods.
Be familiar with biomolecules such as lipids, carbohydrates, vitamins, pigments, minerals, enzymes, and others.
Learn about the management of liquid waste, oil, and fat sources, adding values to vegetables and fruits through processing, and treating solid waste.
Develop novel products with the knowledge gained through this course.

Who it is for

Food ScientistFood Engineer

This course is suitable for people who are willing to explore the food industry and develop an understanding of the chemical structure of the food. The course will familiarise you to the basics of the subject along with the practical applicabilities. This will ensure that you have sufficient knowledge for further exploration of this field.

Admission Details

To enrol in the program, you need to click on the Join Now option. You will then be required to fill in the necessary details. Once you have all the information keyed in, you will be able to start accessing the learning resources.

Application Details

To apply for the course, you will first have to create an account with your email address or social media accounts and set a password. You will be sent an email verification link in your mailbox. You will need to confirm your email address by clicking on the link.

This will ensure that you have an active account with the portal. You can check the course-related information on the portal and join the course by clicking on the Join Now option.

The Syllabus

Introduction to food Chemistry
Introduction to Food and Nutrition
Colorimeter
Introduction to Chromatography

Electrophoresis
Spectrophotometer
Spectroscopy

Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer
Carbohydrate (Part I)
Carbohydrates (Part II)
Carbohydrates (Part III)

Lipids-(Part-I)
Lipids (Part - II)
Lipids (Part- III )
Lipids Part (IV)

Sources of Fat and Oil
Proteins ( Part-I)
Proteins ( Part-II)

Water Soluble Vitamin (Part I)
Water Soluble (Part II)
Fat Soluble Vitamins ( Part- I)
Fat Soluble Vitamins ( Part 2)

Dietary Minerals
Water
Enzymes (Part 1)
Enzymes (Part 1)

Flavours (Part I)
Flavours (Part II)
Food Pigments (Part I)
Food Pigments (Part II)

Quality control and management Liquid Waste
Trickling Filters
Value addition to Fruits and Vegetables through Processing

Treatment Method-Solid Waste
Biological Composting
Drying and Incineration

Browning reactions in food (Part 1)
Browning reactions in food (Part 2)
New Product Development

Evaluation process

Students can gain eligibility for credit transfer and Swayam Certificate only if they take the proctored exam. The exam consists of 100 questions and contributes to 70 percent of the total weightage. However, in addition to the proctored exam, you also need to score well on the internal assessment which contributes 30 percent to the overall result.

Instructors

Mysore University Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Why should I join the course?

The course will help in developing your concept of food safety and quality. You will gather knowledge on a wide range of topics that are relevant for catering to the various demands of this industry. You can access the course materials for free. You may also choose to pay the exam fee and opt for a Swayam Certificate that will create a plethora of opportunities for you.

2: What course materials will I be provided with?

The course content is inclusive of online lectures that are delivered by an expert faculty. You will be able to enhance your knowledge through MCQs, short answer questions, and self-explanatory illustrations. You will also be provided with a list of books that you can refer to.

3: What is the validity of the course?

This Government recognised course by Swayam is approved by various educational institutions. Some colleges may also allow credit transfer if they regard this course as credit-eligible.

4: What is the course fee?

You can enroll in the course without paying any fees as the principal objective of Swayam is to facilitate education for all the citizens. But in case you are willing to obtain a certificate, then you will be required to register by paying the proctored exam fee and scoring the qualifying marks.

5: How will the certificate help me?

You can benefit from the certification in seeking employment opportunities in organisations that include certification as one of the selection criteria. You can also earn academic credit in universities that recognise the course as credit-eligible.

6: How can I take the exam?

The proctored exam can be taken by registering yourself on the portal and paying the exam fee. You need to take the exam in-person at the specified location. The exam and registration dates are announced on the portal.