Module Details

Module Code: HOSP7017
Title: Food Product Dev. Concepts
Long Title: Food Product Dev. Concepts
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 8110 - Hospitality
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module develops the basic theoretical and practical concepts associated with the design and development of food products and processes.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain the role of product development in the production of food items.
LO2 Describe the potential factors influencing the food product market.
LO3 Design a complete sensory investigation using appropriate methods, selection of panellists, preparing test samples, analysing the results.
LO4 Discuss and report on commercially available convenience products in the marketplace.
LO5 Develop a prototype convenience product and present a detailed evaluation of the product.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
6990 HOSP6001 Culinary Arts Operation
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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Indicative Content
Role of Product Development
What is Product Development? Definition of a product. Types of new products. Need for product development. Product lifecycle.
Potential Markets influencing Factors
Social and demographic changes, Consumer trends, Identifying market opportunities, Manufacturing and retailing perspective.
Principles of Sensory Analysis
Principles of Sensory Analysis. Sensory Attributes of foods. Human senses.
Sensory Analysis of Food
Types of sensory test methods - discrimination tests, scaling, descriptive analysis, preference tests. Selection of test panelists. Design of sensory test sheets. Controls for test room, product and panels.
Analysis of Convenience Products
Detailed practical study of the quality and market value of commercially produced convenience food products, to include the formats of extending shelf life.
Development of Replica Prototype
Develop a replica prototype using fresh and convenient ingredients to the standard recipe stage. Evaluate prototype. Carry out detailed comparison between prototype and commercial convenience product.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 3 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
Report on food industry field trip
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Analysis of Commercial Convenience Products
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5
Assessment Description
Development of Replica Prototype and evaluation of the product
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 40
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
An examination of the theoretical components of the module, including commercial convenience foods, product development, the business environment, and sensory analysis practices and techniques.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture on coursework Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Food analysis and sensory analysis Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Suggested reading, study and assignments Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture on coursework Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Food Analysis and sensory analysis Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Learning Non Contact Suggested reading, study and assignments Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • edited by Aaron L. Brody and John B. Lord. (2007), Developing new food products for a changing marketplace, CRC Press, Boca Raton, Fla., [ISBN: 0849328330].
  • Gordon W. Fuller. (2011), New Food Product Development, CRC Press, p.508, [ISBN: 1439818649].
  • Harry T. Lawless, Hildegarde Heymann. (2010), Sensory Evaluation of Food: Principles and Practices, 2nd. Springer, New York, p.850, [ISBN: 1441964878].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Taylor Andrew J.(Editor), Linforth Robert (Editor). (2010), Food Flavour Technology, 2. Wiley-Blackwell, p.376, [ISBN: 9781405185431].
  • Baines, David. Seal, Richard.. (2012), Natural food additives, ingredients and flavourings ., Woodhead Publishing Ltd,, [ISBN: 9780857095725].
  • Kilcast, K.. (2011), Food and beverage stability and shelf life, Woodhead Publishing Ltd,, [ISBN: 9780857092540].
  • Mathew Attokaran PhD. (2011), Natural Food Flavors and Colorants, Wiley, p.448, [ISBN: 9780813821108].
  • UK Food Standards Agency. (2014), McCance and Widdowsons's The Composition of Foods, 7th. Royal Society of Chemistry, UK, [ISBN: 1849736367].
  • Morten C. Meilgaard, Gail Vance Civille, B. Thomas Carr. (2006), Sensory evaluation techniques, 4th. CRC Press, Boca Raton, [ISBN: 0849338395].
  • Vaclavik Vickie A., Elizabeth W. Christian. (2003), Essentials of food science, 2nd. 20, Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers, New York, [ISBN: 0-306- 47363-1].
  • Trott Paul. (2008), Innovation management and new product development, Harlow, England ; Financial Times/Prentice Hall, 2008., [ISBN: 0273713159].
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Sloan, E.A.,. Top 10 Functional Food Trends, Food Technology.
  • Sloan, E.A.,. New Product Showcases Sizzle, Food Technology.
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_OCULA_7 Bachelor of Business in Culinary Arts 4 Mandatory