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- Plant-based products: Technology and Food Identity in the Mediterranean Basin
- ABF 583
- Description
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The Mediterranean region is renowned for its rich variety of fruit and vegetable products, many of which are highly perishable and sensitive to postharvest conditions. Maintaining their quality and identity through proper handling, storage, and transportation is essential for meeting consumer expectations and market demands.This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of postharvest physiology and technology for horticultural commodities. Students will explore factors that affect shelf life, quality, and preservation of fruits and vegetables, with a focus on practices used throughout the Mediterranean basin. Emphasis is placed on practical applications, with examples drawn from industry and current commercial practices. Students will develop the skills to evaluate postharvest solutions and apply innovative technologies in real-world scenarios, preparing them for roles in the fresh produce and supply chain sectors.
- ECTS credits
- 5
- Teaching Language
- English
- Exam Language
- English
- Support Materials Language
- English
- Basic Learning Outcomes
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- Know the different concepts of planning, organization of production in the food industry.(S1 - FSTM - Know the different concepts of planning, organization of production in the food industry.)
- Control quality in agri-food industries and manage food safety.(S6 - FSTM - Control quality in agri-food industries and manage food safety.)
- Design and undertake innovative projects that involve a social decision.(S7 - FSTM - Design and undertake innovative projects that involve a social decision.)
- Propose and carry out R+D+i work on food manufacturing processes and equipment.(S10 - FSTM - Propose and carry out R+D+i work on food manufacturing processes and equipment.)
- Integrate knowledge, skills and the most appropriate resources to, through their own approach or in collaboration with others, deal with new or complex situations.(S11 - FSTM - Integrate knowledge, skills and the most appropriate resources to, through their own approach or in collaboration with others, deal with new or complex situations.)
- Make judgments on complex issues and/or with incomplete information.(S13 - FSTM - Make judgments on complex issues and/or with incomplete information.)
- Course categorized
- Managing Entity (faculty)