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
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The creaminess of custard. The fizz of foam. The slurpability of soup. Texture is essential to our eating experience. A new Purdue Food Science study introduces an artificial intelligence model to accurately predict texture perception.
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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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