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Module Name
Module Code
Lecture Hrs
Practical Hrs
Credits
Food Science, Safety and Sustainability
AGRI2179Y(3)
40
120
4

Description
Classification, structure, properties and nutritional value of food commodities. Types of nutrients and their role in the human body. Healthy eating guidelines, Sustainable diet. Sustainable development goals and nutrition. Food spoilage. Food preservation techniques. Useful micro-organisms. Food borne diseases: causes, incidence and prevention. Food quality, safety, security and sustainability definitions and importance. Food safety hazards and risks. Good Hygiene Practice (GHP) and food safety management systems throughout the food chain. Climate change and food safety.
Faculty Department
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE Combination of APS & AFS
Contact Details
Administrative assistant: Kajol Jogarah
Telephone: 4037400
Email: k.jogarah@uom.ac.mu
 

 


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