Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - Thursday, May 15, 2008 (All Day Event)
Short Course Objectives…This three day short course provides attendees with concepts of basic fruit and vegetable processing technologies, quality analysis, and hands-on
experience through pilot plant exercises.
Topics are modified annually based on specific interest and identified needs...
Acidified vegetable processing – fermented, fresh and refrigerated pickles
Jam/Jelly making
Fruit and vegetable drying – conventional, freeze, and infused drying
Basic food quality analysis – Brix, pH, TA, water activity, color, texture, etc.
Methods of the measurement of phenolic and antioxidant contents
Who Should Attend?
Personnel in production, manufacturing, engineering, and product development associated with fruit and vegetables
Suitable for both entry level and more experienced individuals