NUTR09033 2022 Food Product Development
This module will enable students to explore the journey of a food product or beverage from initial concept, to product development going through the stages of prototype development, testing a variety of formulations, sensory and consumer testing. The students will be able to identify the needs and wants of consumers, generate ideas, screen the ideas considering their feasibility and their sustainability and they will develop their own prototypes. The students will be able to apply a number of instrumental and sensory methods to characterise their final products.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Assess relevant market trends to guide idea generation of new products
Develop a food or beverage following the steps of product development from initial concept and product design brief to prototype development
Develop a prototype using experimental design and practices
Apply a variety of instrumental food analysis methods for its characterisation
Examine the processing steps for production of common food products and beverages
Compare a variety of sensory evaluation methods for product characterisation
Evaluate the role of packaging on product development including shelf-life extension, protection, communication and containment
Teaching and Learning Strategies
The students will be exposed to a blend of learning activities e.g. in class/lab and online lectures, independent learning and directed learning. This approach in combination with the principles of UDL is expected to address various student learning needs. In terms of UDL multiple means of engagement, multiple means of representation and action, and multiple means of expression will be employed. Some examples of multiple means of engagement will be allowing students to choose their own case study to work on, or fostering collaboration and community when students are working in teams or minimising threats and distractions when creating schedules and plans in order to keep students on track. Some examples of multiple means of representations will be providing students with a list of definitions for each section of the module, providing slides and recordings with captions. Some examples of multiple means of action and expression will be the facilitation of management of information and resources through the organisation of the Moodle according to themes. Moodle will be used to upload educational material (e.g. powerpoint presentations, recordings of online lectures and supplementary reading material) and as means of assessment (e.g. uploading assignments and journals).
The lecture delivery may be blended with workshops to bring the learners together to facilitate group and peer learning. In cases where it is necessary to build previous knowledge students will be provided with slides, presentations or MOOC.
Case studies and problem based learning will be employed to facilitate deeper learning and provide the students with the skills to apply their knowledge to real life scenarios.
Students will work in the kitchen to prepare their products, they will use the analytical lab to characterise their food products and sensory booths to conduct sensory evaluation
Module Assessment Strategies
This is a 100% CA module and the students will be assessed through a variety of assignments such as Case Studies, Essays and Presentations. Students may be assessed individually or in group environments with a strong emphasis on continual improvement and skills building. Regular assessments may be undertaken via moodle or Teams and assignments delivered as per module requirements. Assessment is designed to scaffold knowledge of the students. As a way of providing multiple means of engagement, they will be provided with choices of assessment where applicable, ensuring the learning outcomes are achieved.
Repeat Assessments
Repeat assessment, where relevant, will involve assignment, that provides evidence that the student has met the subject and topic learning outcomes to the required standard. Assignment guidelines will be provided to the student .
Indicative Syllabus
1. Assess relevant market trends to guide idea generation of new products
- Generate product ideas by
- exploring the market trends
- screen the market
- Develop a product design brief to guide product development
2. Develop a food or beverage following the steps of product development from initial concept and product design brief to prototype development
- Take the product through the different stages of product development from idea generation through prototype development
- Calculate cost of production
- Embed sustainable practices throughout product development, considering the economic, social and environmental pillars
3. Develop a prototype using experimental design and practices
- Develop and test a hypothesis for the development of a prototype through experimental design
4. Apply a variety of instrumental food analysis methods for its characterisation
- Apply instrumental analysis to characterise the physicochemical properties of food
- Use microbiological analysis to estimate the shelf-life of the products
5. Examine the processing steps for production of common food products and beverages
- Explore the production of a variety of food products using different food processing techniques.
- Explore the application of novel processing methods and their impact on the properties of the final product (shelf-life, sensory
6.Compare a variety of sensory evaluation methods for product characterisation
- Recognise importance of sensory evaluation on product acceptability
- Evaluate analytical and affective testing methods to characterise the organoleptic properties of a food product
- Explore the impact of emotions on product acceptability
7.Evaluate the role of packaging on product development including shelf-life extension, protection, communication and containment
- Explore the functions of packaging for a food product
- Identify the appropriate type of packaging depending on product properties
- Explore the effect of packaging on shelf-life of the product
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Product Development | Project | Project | 40 % | End of Semester | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
2 | Presentation | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 20 % | Week 4 | 1,2 |
3 | Practical reports | Practical | Written Report/Essay | 40 % | Week 10 | 3,4,6 |
Full Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Lecture | Flat Classroom | Theory | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Practical / Laboratory | Science Laboratory | Practical | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Independent Learning | Not Specified | Independent Learning | 10 | Weekly | 10.00 |
Required & Recommended Book List
2019-06-08 Nutraceutical and Functional Food Regulations in the United States and around the World Academic Press
ISBN 9780128175200 ISBN-13 0128175206
Nutraceutical and Functional Food Regulations in the United States and Around the World, Third Edition addresses the latest regulatory requirements designed to ensure the safe production and delivery of these valuable classes of foods. The book is well recognized, showing how food and nutrition play a critical role in enhancing human performance, and in overall health. The book discusses the scope, importance and continuing growth opportunities in the nutraceutical and functional food industries, exploring the acceptance and demand for these products, regulatory hurdles, the intricate aspects of manufacturing procedures, quality control, global regulatory norms and guidelines. Contains five new chapters that address regulations in Germany, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, South Africa and Brazil, Argentina and other Southern American Countries Provides foundational regulatory terminology Describes GRAS status and its role in functional food Presents a complete overview of cGMP and GMP Identifies and defines the roles of NSF, DSHEA, FTC and FDA
2016-12-16 Nutraceutical and Functional Food Components Academic Press
ISBN 9780128096505 ISBN-13 0128096500
Nutraceutical and Functional Food Components: Effects of Innovative Processing Techniques presents the latest information on the chemistry, biochemistry, toxicology, health effects, and nutrition characteristics of food components and the recent trends and practices that the food industry (e.g. the implementation of non-thermal technologies, nanoencapsulation, new extraction techniques, and new sources, like by-products, etc.) has adopted. This book fills the gap in knowledge by denoting the impact of recent food industry advances in different parameters of food components (e.g. nutritional value, physical and chemical properties, bioavailability and bioaccessibility characteristics) and final products (e.g. applications, shelf-life, sensory characteristics). Provides a holistic view of the interactions between novel processing techniques and food components Explains how innovative techniques, such as non-thermal, nano-encapsulation, waste recovery, and novel extraction and processing methods impact the nutritional value of ingredients commonly used in functional food and nutraceutical products Covers food applications, shelf-life, and sensory characteristics
2019-07-20 The Role of Alternative and Innovative Food Ingredients and Products in Consumer Wellness Academic Press
ISBN 9780128175170 ISBN-13 0128175176
The Role of Alternative and Innovative Food Ingredients and Products in Consumer Wellness provides a guide for innovative food ingredients and food products. The book covers consumer wellness as it relates to food ingredients and functional foods, alternative ingredients, food products fortified with extracts derived from food processing by-products, food products based on Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and their health effects, selected superfoods and related super diets, edible insects, microalgae as health ingredients for functional foods and spirulina related products, fruit-based functional foods, pro- and pre-biotics, gluten-free products, and bioaromas. Food scientists, food technologists and nutrition researchers working on food applications and food processing will find this book extremely useful. In addition, those interested in the development of innovative products and functional foods will also benefit from this reference, as will students who study food chemistry, food science, technology, and food processing in postgraduate programs. Connects integrally new and reconsidered food ingredients with innovative food products Addresses consumer wellness as it relates to food ingredients and functional foods Analyzes food products and processes with the highest market potential
2017-07-24 Methods for Developing New Food Products Destech Publications Incorporated
ISBN 1605954322 ISBN-13 9781605954325
Updated and expanded with new materials and chapter, guidance documents, Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) requirements, FDA labeling, calculations and more Practical information for product development personnel on ideation sessions, reverse engineering, test panels, cost analysisfrom concept to store shelf Connects marketing, concepts, prototyping, processing, and regulation Designed for university courses and company training
2016-09-13 A Handbook for Sensory and Consumer-Driven New Product Development Woodhead Publishing
ISBN 0081003528 ISBN-13 9780081003527
A Handbook for Sensory and Consumer Driven New Product Development explores traditional and well established sensory methods (difference, descriptive and affective) as well as taking a novel approach to product development and the use of new methods and recent innovations. This book investigates the use of these established and new sensory methods, particularly hedonic methods coupled with descriptive methods (traditional and rapid), through multivariate data analytical interfaces in the process of optimizing food and beverage products effectively in a strategically defined manner. The first part of the book covers the sensory methods which are used by sensory scientists and product developers, including established and new and innovative methods. The second section investigates the product development process and how the application of sensory analysis, instrumental methods and multivariate data analysis can improve new product development, including packaging optimization and shelf life. The final section defines the important sensory criteria and modalities of different food and beverage products including Dairy, Meat, Confectionary, Bakery, and Beverage (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), and presents case studies indicating how the methods described in the first two sections have been successfully and innovatively applied to these different foods and beverages. The book is written to be of value to new product development researchers working in large corporations, SMEs (micro, small or medium-sized enterprises) as well as being accessible to the novice starting up their own business. The innovative technologies and methods described are less expensive than some more traditional practices and aim to be quick and effective in assisting products to market. Sensory testing is critical for new product development/optimization, ingredient substitution and devising appropriate packaging and shelf life as well as comparing foods or beverages to competitor's products. Presents novel and effective sensory-based methods for new product development-two related fields that are often covered separately Provides accessible, useful guidance to the new product developer working in a large multi-national food company as well as novices starting up a new business Offers case studies that provide examples of how these methods have been applied to real product development by practitioners in a wide range of organizations Investigates how the application of sensory analysis can improve new product development including packaging optimization
2015-11-11 Sensory Evaluation Techniques, Fifth Edition CRC Press
ISBN 1482216906 ISBN-13 9781482216905
The fifth edition of a bestseller, this book covers all phases of performing sensory evaluation studies, from listing the steps involved in a sensory evaluation project to presenting advanced statistical methods. The new edition has undergone a comprehensive reorganization, revision, and updating. The organization is more intuitive, statistical methods are adapted to a more basic consumer methodology, the material is rearranged to reflect the advances of internet testing, and new time intensity testing methods (TDS, TOS, progressive profiling, Time Intensity Multi-Evaluation) have been added to the descriptive analysis chapters.
Module Resources
https://www.journals.elsevier.com/food-quality-and-preference (Food Quality and Preference)
https://www.journals.elsevier.com/appetite (Appetite)
https://www.journals.elsevier.com/lwt (Food Science and Technology)
https://www.journals.elsevier.com/food-research-international (Food Research International)
https://www.mdpi.com/journal/foods
https://www.foodnavigator.com/ (ideas on ingredients , new products and market trends)
https://www.figlobal.com/hieurope/
https://eu.ecotrophelia.org/en/about-us
https://www.bordbia.ie/Pages/Default.aspx
www.fsai.ie (information on legislation to prepare labels of final products)
www.efsa.com