What Does a Food Scientist Do?
Food scientists strive to create new food products as well as improve existing products. They may work with universities, food processing industries, or the government in developing new food analysis as well as new food safety technology. Food science involves chemistry, physics, engineering, microbiology, biotechnology, and many other disciplines to help food scientists determine different methods of creating an overall better food product. They are responsible for analyzing food content to determine its fat, sugar, protein, and vitamin levels for research purposes as well as to print on the product’s nutritional facts panel. They also engage in research to find healthier substitutes for potentially harmful ingredients and additives, like nitrites. Some food scientists research methods of packaging and preserving food products. They think of new ways to package foods so that the food will arrive fresh and unspoiled, as well as ways of preserving foods so that it lasts longer on store
