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Functional properties of food

Free course

Teaching

An introductory food science course for secondary teachers

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Proteins

45 minutes

This is a module about the functional properties of protein in food.

Carbohydrates

45 minutes

This is a module about the functional properties of carbohydrates in food.

Fats

45 minutes

This module provides an overview of the properties of fats in food.

Enzymic browning

15 minutes

This module provides a brief overview of enzymic browning and where it is undesirable and desirable in food.

Raising agents

25 minutes

This module teaches the basics of raising agents and how they are used in baked goods.

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Course details

This course has been specifically created for secondary school food teachers. It will help to provide a foundation upon which the GCSE specification may be taught.

This course covers:

Module 1: Proteins
Module 2: Carbohydrates
Module 3: Fats
Module 4: Enzymic browning
Module 5: Raising agents

Each module includes a short test, providing you with feedback on your progress.

On successful completion of a final assessment, a personalised BNF certificate is created. (The final assessment may be repeated).

The course will take approximately 2-3 hours to complete but does not have to be completed all at once. You can complete the course at your own pace – there is no time limit.

Your views are important to us and we welcome any feedback you would like to send. You can contact us by email postbox@nutrition.org.uk

Certification details

At the end of this course you will receive a personalised certificate of completion from the British Nutrition Foundation.