You have that crowd-pleasing recipe, but how do you make sure it will hold up on the shelf? In our Product Formulation course, you will become knowledgeable on the science behind food and the different types of preservatives to create a shelf stable product. You will become an expert in ingredients and additives and understand how environmental factors can impact packaging and the integrity of your product. Leverage our Custom Production workbook to navigate your product development and stay on top of inventory and ingredient ordering. This course prepares you to manufacture delicious, food safe, and fresh product.
Building Blocks of Food
What are the 4 main building blocks of food?
Why Understanding the Chemistry of Food Matters
Chemistry of Water
What types of bonds can water molecules form?
Introduction to Water Activity
What is the relationship between water activity and spoilage in your product?
Water Activity and Food Safety and Quality
Water Activity and Preservation
What are two ingredients that are effective preservatives due to their ability to lower water activity?
Role of Water in Food Preservation and Shelf Life of Food
How do both drying and freezing processing methods work as a preservative in food?
Introduction to Carbohydrates
Monosaccharides, Disaccharides, Oligosaccharides and Polysaccharides
Select the proper classification for each set of carbohydrates
Introduction to Proteins
Function of Proteins
Introduction to Lipids
Tenderization versus Flakiness
Factors that Affect Tenderness and Flakineses
Fat Replacements
How are fat replacements used in product formulations?
Emulsions and Foams
Introduction to Sugar
Types of Sugars
Role of Sugars in Product Formulation
Introduction to Types of Sugars and Sugar Syrups
Properties of Sucrose
Types of Sugar Syrups
Introduction to Sugar Substitutes
Artificial Sweetners
Sugar Alcohols
What is Shelf Life?
What is shelf life?
How Much Shelf Life is Needed?
What Determines Shelf Life?
Case Study: Moldy Dog Treats
What product formulation lesson did John Barre learn from his moldy dog treats?
Case Study: Short and Not So Sweet
What is Product Stability?
What factors does product stability look at?
Case Study: Bubbling Kombucha
Preservation Techniques
Ingredients, Environment, Packaging: How this Relates to Product Formulation
Best Practices for Selecting Ingredients
What are the key factors you should consider when selecting ingredients?
Food Additives
Types of Ingredient Suppliers
Deciding on an Ingredient Supplier
Impact of Environment on Product Formulation
Humidity
How does humidity affect product stability?
Temperature
Overview
Packaging for Shelf Life
Which of the following does packaging NOT protect for extended shelf life?
Barrier Protection
Which of the following is describing Chemical Protection?
Controlling Packaging Atmosphere
Packaging that removes oxygen from the environment is called…
MAP
CAP
Key Takeaways: Packaging + Shelf Life
Foodborne Illness
What is foodborne illness?
Practices Related to Foodborne Illness
What are the four key practices related to foodborne illness (select all that apply)?
Food Most Likely to be Contaminated
High Risk Populations
High Risk Foods
Food Labeling & Food Safety
True/ False: Food labeling ensures that as a manufacturer, you are serving food that is safe to eat.
Biological, Physical, and Chemical Contaminants
FATTOM
Chemical Contaminants
Physical Contaminants
Contaminant Knowledge Check!
Allergens
Allergen Quiz!
FDA Guidance on Allergens
Actions That Can Contaminate Food
Hand Washing
Using Gloves
Flow of Food
What is the purpose of the flow of food?
The Product Formulation Course prepares food founders with best practices, fundamentals, and technical tools to formulate your product.
Participants receive:
Through our Product Formulation course, you will understand important concepts like the basics of chemistry, food preservation techniques, ingredients and the environment, and so much more.
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