Vocatıonal School
Food Technology

Course Information

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT IN FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY
Code Semester Theoretical Practice National Credit ECTS Credit
Hour / Week
GTE126 Spring 2 2 3

Prerequisites and co-requisites
Language of instruction Turkish
Type Required
Level of Course Associate
Lecturer Lect. Kamuran ÖZTOP
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Suggested Subject None
Professional practise ( internship ) None
Objectives of the Course The aim of the course is to teach how to "develop" or "replace" a new food product and the basics of different sensory assessment tests.
Contents of the Course Theoretical and practical knowledge required to replace existing food products and / or develop new food products. Product formulation, content interaction, market assessment, sensory evaluation, consumer testing, data interpretation, safety and regulations are covered. Panel tests and statistical comments; taste, smell, color and texture; It is carried out to analyze the acceptance of the new product by consumers.

Learning Outcomes of Course

# Learning Outcomes
1 It reveals the differences in the sensory properties of foods prepared with different formulations.
2 Apply sensory analysis while choosing suitable food formulations in new product development.
3 Improves food formulations by comparing sensory analysis results.
4 Revises the formulation by using the quality characteristics of foods to solve the problem in the recipe.
5 Develops new food formulations
6 Uses sensory techniques to control sensory properties in foods.

Course Syllabus

# Subjects Teaching Methods and Technics
1 Introduction of the course, Introduction Lecture, discussion, presentation
2 New product development process Lecture, discussion, presentation
3 Reasons for new product development Lecture, discussion, presentation
4 Product life cycle Lecture, discussion, presentation
5 Yeni ürün geliştirme öncesi faaliyetler Lecture, discussion, presentation
6 New product development phase activities Lecture, discussion, presentation
7 Launching the new product to the market Lecture, discussion, presentation
8 Mid-term Exam
9 Food quality and sensory quality characteristics Lecture, discussion, presentation
10 Sensory evaluation, uses in food industry and catering businesses Lecture, discussion, presentation
11 Panelist selection and panel control Lecture, discussion, presentation
12 Sample preparation in sensory analysis, preparation of tasting booths, laboratory practice Lecture, discussion, presentation
13 Identifying and defining taste, odor and character traits that explain all flavors Lecture, discussion, presentation
14 Flavor Profile Analysis Lecture, discussion, presentation
15 The Project Delivery Lecture, discussion, presentation
16 Final Exam

Course Syllabus

# Material / Resources Information About Resources Reference / Recommended Resources
1 O'Mahony M, 1986, Sensory evaluation of food : statistical methods and procedures, Marcel Dekker.
2 Yeni Ürün Geliştirmede İnovasyon (Yeni Ürün İnovasyonu) Dr. Serkan Kılıç
3 Sensory Analysis Handbook, 2018

Method of Assessment

# Weight Work Type Work Title
1 40% Mid-Term Exam Mid-Term Exam
2 60% Final Exam Final Exam

Relationship between Learning Outcomes of Course and Program Outcomes

# Learning Outcomes Program Outcomes Method of Assessment
1 It reveals the differences in the sensory properties of foods prepared with different formulations. 3͵10͵14͵15 1͵2
2 Apply sensory analysis while choosing suitable food formulations in new product development. 3͵10͵14͵15 1͵2
3 Improves food formulations by comparing sensory analysis results. 3͵10͵14͵15 1͵2
4 Revises the formulation by using the quality characteristics of foods to solve the problem in the recipe. 3͵10͵14͵15 1͵2
5 Develops new food formulations 3͵10͵14͵15 1͵2
6 Uses sensory techniques to control sensory properties in foods. 3͵10͵14͵15 1͵2
PS. The numbers, which are shown in the column Method of Assessment, presents the methods shown in the previous table, titled as Method of Assessment.

Work Load Details

# Type of Work Quantity Time (Hour) Work Load
1 Course Duration 14 4 56
2 Course Duration Except Class (Preliminary Study, Enhancement) 14 2 28
3 Presentation and Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
4 Web Research, Library and Archival Work 0 0 0
5 Document/Information Listing 0 0 0
6 Workshop 0 0 0
7 Preparation for Midterm Exam 1 10 10
8 Midterm Exam 1 1 1
9 Quiz 0 0 0
10 Homework 0 0 0
11 Midterm Project 0 0 0
12 Midterm Exercise 0 0 0
13 Final Project 1 10 10
14 Final Exercise 0 0 0
15 Preparation for Final Exam 1 12 12
16 Final Exam 1 1 1
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