Activities of food scientists include the development of new food products, design of processes to produce these foods, choice of packaging materials, shelf-life studies, sensory evaluation of products using panels or potential consumers, as well as microbiological and chemical testing.[3] Food scientists may study more fundamental phenomena that are directly linked to the production of food products and its properties.
Food science brings together multiple scientific disciplines. It incorporates concepts from fields such as microbiology, chemical engineering, and biochemistry.
Professional associations of food scientists include:
Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)
The International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST)
Food Scientists and Nutritionists Association India (fsna India)
South African Association for Food Science and Technology (SAAFoST)