The Science and Technology of Plant-Based Ingredients for Food Applications

The Science and Technology of Plant-Based Ingredients for Food Applications course is an innovative new -2-day programme on the science underpinning the properties, functionality, and applications of plant-based ingredients. This course is designed to provide attendees with a deep understanding of plant-based ingredients, using a science-based learning approach. Learners who complete this digital badge will gain the knowledge needed to exploit plant-based ingredients in food product development and the skills to recognise the market opportunities of this sector.

Issuer	University College Cork - OVPTL
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Expires	1934712000

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