FESQ03 Food and
Edible Chemistry

FESQ03 Food and Edible Chemistry

Evaluate the chemical, physical and functional properties of food/edible constituents and the effects of processing on those constituents. This course will examine the molecular behaviour of basic constituents common to food products and relate this behaviour to the structure and properties of food/edible constituents. Topics covered will include water, carbohydrates, proteins and lipids and micro-nutrients such as vitamins and minerals, pigments, and flavours. Chemical processes such as browning, enzyme reactions and emulsification will also be examined.

  • Water (water activity, nature of water and its behaviour in food systems)
  • Carbohydrates (nature of carbohydrates and their behaviour in food systems)
  • Proteins (nature of proteins and their behaviour in food systems)
  • Lipids (nature of lipids and their behaviour in food systems)
  • Food Emulsion (explanation of emulsion and nano-emulsion process, as well as use)
  • Food Additives and Processing Aids (differentiation between the two, information on limits, labelling, and uses)
  • Cannabis (chemistry of cannabis flower and cannabis as an extract/derivative, and its behaviour in edible systems)

Registration Fee: $990+HST (CAD)

FESQ03 Food and Edible Chemistry

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The instructors are industry-experienced in a supportive learning environment. Field-related internships give students real-world experience. Students also receive ongoing job search assistance and career services from AAPS.
Sedigheh Fadaye Vatan

Sedigheh Fadaye Vatan

Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Graduate

Taking the AAPS Cannabis Management, Quality & Laboratory course was the one of the best decisions for my career. They are all extremely knowledgeable in their field, with real life experiences to share.
Orenda Von Gernet

Orenda Von Gernet

Cannabis – Management, Quality and Laboratory Graduate

I enrolled in the QA/QC program and midway through the program I successfully landed a 6-month internship at Teva Pharmaceuticals. Upon completing my program part-time, I got a full-time position with PerkinElmer.
Lukman Nahle

Lukman Nahle

Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance and Quality Control Graduate

I am very happy that I chose AAPS as my next academic endeavor after graduating University. The course was very useful in teaching me the things that I will need to know when entering the Cannabis industry.
Zachary Petkov

Zachary Petkov

Cannabis – Management, Quality and Laboratory Graduate

Coming to AAPS to pursue my PG Diploma in CRDSP has been one of the best career decisions. I’ve received my offer letter to join as Project Management Associate at Axiom real-time metrics solutions, On.
Remya Pushparajan Subha

Remya Pushparajan Subha

Clinical Research Graduate

The food safety and quality program at AAPS provided me with the knowledge required for the Canadian food industry. As a newcomer to Canada, I really appreciated the welcoming vibe the college offered.
Dania Hariri

Dania Hariri

Food, Technology, Safety and Quality Graduate

I was newcomer in Canada from Nepal. I enrolled in PG Diploma in Pharmaceutical QC/QA/RA course which i think was the best. After 3 weeks of hard work into co-op days, I was offered a full-time job.
Yushma Shakya

Yushma Shakya

Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance and Quality Control Graduate

I am excited to share my employment news. I am now working as Quality Assurance Manager and I couldn’t have done it without your help and encouragement. I want to specifically thank all the AAPS instructors.
Abolfazl Darashti

Abolfazl Darashti

Food, Technology, Safety and Quality Graduate

Thank you to everyone at AAPS for helping me in my postgraduate training. I am now really excited to be working at the McKesson Corporation (Fortune Top 500 Company) as a Health Services Case Manager.
Amjad Atrash

Amjad Atrash

Clinical Research Graduate

I am happy to share that I have received a job as a Clinical Research Recruiter at BioPharma Services Inc. It was a hard and persistent job but I couldn’t have done it without the AAPS support.
Saeeda Hasan

Saeeda Hasan

Clinical Research Graduate