Introducing the utilization of the biological process, be it microbial, plant, or animal cells or their constituents, to provide goods and service in food systems.
The content of this course could include five sections. Part One deals with the relationship between biotechnology, food production, food processing, and the nutritional quality of foods. Part Two consists of reviews on current methods and processes in biotechnology, including analytical methods, fermentation processes and process control, cell culture processes, and immobilization methods. Part Three presents bioprocesses for the modification and conversion of raw material. Part Four contains chapters on the production of food ingredients and processing aids, such as sweeteners, lipid, enzymes, and starter cultures, via biotechnology. Part Five is devoted to local and international regulatory and social aspects of biotechnology.