Hard Skills
AdvancedAnalytical ChemistryThe application of chemical techniques to identify and quantify the chemical components of food products.
AdvancedFood Safety ComplianceKnowledge of international and local food safety regulations such as HACCP, FSMA, and FDA guidelines.
AdvancedChromatographic TechniquesProficiency in using HPLC, GC, and MS to analyze food additives, pesticides, and flavor compounds.
IntermediateSensory EvaluationThe scientific discipline used to evoke, measure, and analyze reactions to food characteristics through sight, smell, and taste.
AdvancedProduct FormulationThe process of creating and optimizing food recipes to meet specific nutritional, cost, and shelf-life requirements.