Food Science & Technology
Food chemistry, processing and preservation, and food safety and quality in Ghana for university students.
About Food Science & Technology on DigiTransact Mastermind
Food chemistry, processing and preservation, and food safety and quality in Ghana for university students.
Each of the 6 Food Science & Technology skills carries its own SmartScore from 0 to 100, so progress is measured per topic rather than as one overall grade.
All 36 Food Science & Technology questions come with the written reasoning behind the answer, so a wrong attempt still teaches the method.
Food Science & Technology work is filed under University, so you only see sets that match the stage you are studying.
Education levels covered
Tertiary and college foundations - Advanced study
6 Food Science & Technology skills at this level
Relevant curricula and exams
Based on the education levels this subject covers on the platform.
Curriculum notes are a general guide to where this work normally sits. Always check the syllabus your school or examination body is currently using.
Learning outcomes
After working through the Food Science & Technology practice sets you should be able to:
- Nutrients Basics: The main classes of nutrients.
- Preservation Methods: Keeping food from spoiling.
- Food Hygiene: Keeping food safe to eat.
Sample questions
Real questions taken from the Food Science & Technology question bank, shown with the working learners see after answering.
Food preservation aims to
- stop or slow food from spoiling
- make food rot faster
- add germs
- waste food
Working: Preservation extends the safe storage life of food.
Food science is the study of
- the nature, processing and safety of food
- the price of cars
- the weather
- planets
Working: Food science applies science to food production and safety.
Food hygiene means
- practices that keep food clean and safe
- making food dirty
- wasting food
- hiding food
Working: Hygiene prevents contamination and illness.
Main topics and skills
Food Science & Technology is organised into 3 topic groups covering 6 practice skills. Open any skill to read the guide and start a practice set.
Food and Nutrients
Food Processing and Preservation
Food Safety in Ghana
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Frequently asked questions
What stage of school does Food Science & Technology suit?
Food Science & Technology currently covers University. Every skill carries its own level tag, so you can start at the stage you are studying and move up once the earlier work is secure.
How is Food Science & Technology organised here?
The Food Science & Technology bank is grouped into 3 groups such as Food and Nutrients, Food Processing and Preservation and Food Safety in Ghana, and every group breaks down further into separate skills.
How many Food Science & Technology questions are there?
The bank holds 36 Food Science & Technology questions spread over 6 skills, each one paired with the reasoning behind the correct answer.
Can I revise for tertiary coursework with this?
The Food Science & Technology skills are grouped by the levels sat for tertiary coursework, and they are labelled Tertiary foundation coursework. Filter by level to focus on the stage you are being examined on.
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Related subjects
Free food science & technology courses to watch alongside
Full video courses from universities and educators, free to watch and listed on their own pages here.
How this page was produced
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Ready to master Food Science & Technology?
Pick any of the 6 Food Science & Technology skills above, answer the questions and watch your SmartScore climb.