Culinology Concentration
Where Culinary Creativity Meets Food Science
Great food innovation begins where culinary creativity and scientific discovery come together. The Culinology concentration combines culinary arts with food chemistry, processing and product development to prepare you to transform creative ideas into real-world food products.
Through hands-on learning in culinary techniques, ingredient functionality and food innovation, you’ll develop the knowledge and practical skills to create new products, solve development challenges and explore opportunities across the food industry.
What You’ll Take Away
- Culinary Science and Creativity: Build a foundation in culinary techniques and food science while exploring how ingredients, flavors and preparation methods influence the quality and characteristics of food.
- Food Product Development: Develop hands-on skills in ingredient selection, formulation, testing and product innovation while learning to transform culinary concepts into commercially viable food products.
- Industry and Entrepreneurial Preparation: Gain the scientific knowledge, creative problem-solving skills and practical experience to pursue careers in culinary research, food product development, ingredient innovation and food entrepreneurship.
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