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food science

American  

noun

  1. the study of the nature of foods and the changes that occur in them naturally and as a result of handling and processing.


Etymology

Origin of food science

First recorded in 1965–70


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Lincoln, 20, who studies food science at Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte, N.C., has gotten in the habit of using her chatbot to prepare for dates and tense confrontations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026

"Our team is committed to advancing food science with the goal of improving human health through the development of innovative foods and technologies," she said.

From Science Daily ● Dec. 8, 2025

The consulting firm produced a report about the product and tapped three university professors with expertise in pharmacology, toxicology and food science to weigh in.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 4, 2024

Indeed, as more researchers begin to study pawpaws — focusing on agroforestry, food science, and operations management — other entities continue to push the crop.

From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2024

All joking aside, Don was becoming something of a food science scholar.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

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