Food Chemistry

Food Chemistry (state examination)

Would you like to find out more about the fascinating world of food products and more about the chemical composition of our food? Then the degree program in Food Chemistry is just right for you!
As a food chemist, you will gain deep insights into the complex scientific analysis of foodstuffs. You will investigate the quality and safety of food products and their impact on human health using modern technology to investigate the chemical composition of food products and identify potentially hazardous substances or allergens.

What is the degree program about?

How can olive oil fraud be detected? What levels of antibiotic residues are present in chicken meat? Is spinach really as healthy as it is claimed to be? How is the aroma of chocolate created in manufacturing processes? Food chemists are experts on the chemical composition of food products and the substances within our food. They investigate the changes that occur during manufacturing, storage or processing food products and are responsible for checking the purity, quality and safety of these products.

As well as checking the safety of the food we consume, food chemists also test drinking water, tobacco, cosmetic products, animal feed and other consumer products that come into contact with humans or foods such as packaging or toys. During the degree program, students also learn how specific substances affect the human body and the environment.

Food chemistry is a degree program that is closely related to industrial practice, with an equal proportion of theoretical and practical content. During the degree program, students have the opportunity to attend field trips to several companies and institutions, establishing contact to future employers, gaining insights into industry practice and experiencing the broad range of activities conducted by a food chemist.

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