Food Science
Imagine a world. . .
Where all of the earth’s raw agricultural products are utilized for nourishing every human being. Imagine turning those raw agricultural products into safe, shelf-stable, great tasting foods and beverages that every human being can afford and access. Imagine you helping to create this world.
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Department of Food Science
foodsci@purdue.edu
745 Agriculture Mall Drive
West Lafayette, IN 47907
765-494-8256
The Power of Engagement
The Power of Engagement
Through its engagement and extension programs, Purdue University’s Department of Food Science is making a significant impact on the world. Read more about how our department has woven engagement into the fabric of who we are.
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Purdue Food Science has a network of industry partners to connect students with hands-on experiences, internships, and full-time positions.
100% of Purdue Food Science students land a job or graduate school placement within 6 months of graduation.
Students within the Food Science Department can major in either Food Science or Fermentation Science.
Purdue Food Science has a network of industry partners to connect students with hands-on experiences, internships, and full-time positions.
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Low-moisture foods such as dried fruits, seeds, tree nuts and wheat...
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Purdue University and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have embarked on a multiyear study of...
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Haley Oliver, professor of food science in Purdue University’s College of Agriculture, has...
During the past summer, consumers were warned of concerns related to cucumbers and deli meats....