Career Video - Food Chemist
Andreia Bianchini
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07/19/2022
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Video describing the career of a food chemist.
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- [00:00:13.680]Have you ever wondered about
- [00:00:14.760]the components that make up food,
- [00:00:16.410]such as proteins and carbs?
- [00:00:19.050]How are they formed,
- [00:00:20.190]react and function in our bodies?
- [00:00:23.400]Food chemists deal with these questions
- [00:00:25.380]and study the properties of foods
- [00:00:27.630]and how their components can improve nutrition,
- [00:00:30.210]as well as food quality and safety.
- [00:00:33.390]Foods contain many chemical components,
- [00:00:35.520]including carbohydrates, known as carbs,
- [00:00:38.370]lipids, known as fat, proteins and vitamins.
- [00:00:43.020]In addition, natural flavors
- [00:00:44.670]and colors can also be present.
- [00:00:47.370]These components play essential roles in foods
- [00:00:50.700]when acting alone or by interacting with others.
- [00:00:53.940]They change the physical
- [00:00:55.110]and chemical properties of foods
- [00:00:57.360]and can affect processing, handling, storage,
- [00:01:00.540]and distribution of the product.
- [00:01:02.790]Food chemistry is a branch of chemistry
- [00:01:04.950]that studies the biochemical nature of food.
- [00:01:08.610]Often, food chemists analyze foods
- [00:01:11.430]using different methods and laboratories
- [00:01:13.440]to see if they meet nutritional, quality,
- [00:01:16.410]safety, and regulatory requirements.
- [00:01:20.550]A food chemist also reviews changes
- [00:01:22.860]that occur during food processing,
- [00:01:25.320]and checks the products' quality and stability.
- [00:01:28.950]They evaluate the function
- [00:01:30.180]of ingredients in foods
- [00:01:32.010]that are used to enhance appearance
- [00:01:34.290]and extend the shelf life of products.
- [00:01:37.710]They understand the function of each ingredient,
- [00:01:40.410]and may replace and alter them
- [00:01:42.060]to create new products.
- [00:01:44.520]It is part of their job to also evaluate
- [00:01:46.770]the effect of food processing on the quality,
- [00:01:49.590]safety, and nutritional value of foods,
- [00:01:53.040]and use their knowledge to minimize
- [00:01:54.870]or maximize those as needed.
- [00:01:57.510]With the help of food chemists,
- [00:01:59.310]the food industry has learned
- [00:02:00.810]how to innovate products, preserve foods,
- [00:02:04.140]improve taste, and create healthier food choices.
- [00:02:08.550]As a food chemist,
- [00:02:09.540]you can carry out research projects
- [00:02:11.340]to develop new foods
- [00:02:12.600]or methods of preserving them,
- [00:02:14.850]conduct tests to ensure
- [00:02:16.200]food safety standards are met,
- [00:02:18.750]analyze the nutritional value of products,
- [00:02:21.630]and ensure its wholesomeness to the consumer.
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