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.

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Etymology

Origin of food science

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

He is the lead author of a study published in ACS Food Science & Technology.

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Their study, published in Current Research in Food Science, examined whether the distinctive astringent taste of flavanols could itself act as a signal to the brain.

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The symposium included twelve specialists representing nutrition, food science, dietetics, nutrition metabolism and physiology, cardiovascular and cognitive health, gut health and microbiology, and both preclinical and clinical research models.

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The peer-reviewed research, published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, also indicates that plant-based diets may offer added health advantages for children.

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"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.

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