food science

noun

1. the study of the nature of foods and the changes that occur in them naturally and as a result of handling and processing.

Word History and Origins

Origin of food science¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

The consulting firm produced a report about the product and tapped three university professors with expertise in pharmacology, toxicology and food science to weigh in.

From Los Angeles Times

"If we don't like it, we don't eat it. It's that simple. And no one would enjoy eating grainy flour -- but that's roughly what the sensation of insoluble dietary fibers often produces, especially added to more liquid foods like yogurt, juices and beverages," says Professor Lilia Ahrné of the University of Copenhagen's Department of Food Science.

From Science Daily

“There’s no evidence at all to suggest that our food supply is less safe than before — in fact, I would argue for the opposite,” said Martin Bucknavage, a senior food safety extension associate at Pennsylvania State University’s Department of Food Science.

From Los Angeles Times

Gunter Kuhnle, professor of nutrition and food science at the University of Reading, says the concept is “vague” and the message it sends is “negative”, making people feel confused and scared of food.

From BBC

Two of John Madden’s grandsons were there, too — Joe’s son, Sam, who helped in the construction of the massive video display, and Mike’s son, Jack, who recently graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a degree in food science and now is beginning his graduate studies.

From Los Angeles Times