Information Package / Course Catalogue
Innovative Food Preservation Methods
Course Code: ZST520
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

Possible deterioration in foods, their causes, and understanding of innovative preservation methods and principles to ensure that foodstuffs can be consumed without deterioration.

Course Content

To be able to determine the causes of decomposition patterns seen in foods and to gain the ability to apply appropriate preservation techniques to these decomposition patterns.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Serdal ÖĞÜT
Learning Outcomes
1.To gain the ability to understand the principles of preservation methods and define their combined use.
2.Ability to create applications of the most appropriate preservation method or methods
3.To be able to define the preservation techniques that should be applied in order to prevent the deterioration of foods.
4.Gaining the ability to identify the types and causes of decomposition seen in foods
5.Ability to understand and comment on articles on the subject
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Gıda Muhafaza, Susuz Alanyalı, F.(Editör)., Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayını No:1948, Açıköğretim Fakültesi Yayını No:1028,Eskişehir, (2009).
2.Jay, JM., Loessner, MJ., Golden, DA., 2005. Modern Food Microbiology. ISBN: 0-387- 23180-3, Springer Science Business Media, Inc., USA.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The importance of food preservation
Week 2 - Theoretical
Principles of traditional food preservation methods
Week 3 - Theoretical
Minimal processing technology
Week 4 - Theoretical
Edible film coatings
Week 5 - Theoretical
Obstacles technology
Week 6 - Theoretical
Microwave applications
Week 7 - Theoretical
Ohmic heating
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Ultrasound applications
Week 10 - Theoretical
High pressure applications
Week 11 - Theoretical
Accented electrical field and accented light
Week 12 - Theoretical
Encapsulation and controlled release in food
Week 13 - Theoretical
Radio frequency electrical field
Week 14 - Theoretical
Membrane processes
Week 15 - Theoretical
Active and smart packaging
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Final Examination1%70
Term Assignment1%30
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory154290
Assignment420288
Final Examination116420
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)198
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
4
3
4
4
4
OÇ-3
5
4
5
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026