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Food Science

Preparing the food industry's future leaders through purpose-driven research, education and outreach.

We offer comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students for leadership positions in the food industry, academia and government.

Our research programs are designed to expand understanding of the biological/microbiological, chemical, physical, sensory, nutritional and engineering properties of foods and beverages. Our extension and outreach programs transfer research-based information and technology to consumers, food and beverage companies, and government agencies with the goal of enhancing the availability, quality, and safety of our food supply.

What we do.

We work together to provide new answers and discover new questions across the food science sectors.

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Undergraduate & graduate programs

We offer comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students for leadership positions in the food industry, academia and government.

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Research

Our research programs are designed to expand understanding of the biological/microbiological, chemical, physical, sensory, nutritional and engineering properties of foods and beverages.

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Extension & outreach

Our extension and outreach programs transfer research-based information and technology to consumers, food and beverage companies and government agencies with the goal of enhancing the availability, quality and safety of our food supply.

Food Science News

Edible sea moss

News

Sea moss is trending. The science is just catching up.
Sea moss, a dried seaweed often soaked and blended into a gel, surged in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic as consumers sought foods believed to boost immunity and improve health. But little research has examined whether commercial sea...
  • Cornell AgriTech
  • Food Science
  • Institute for Food Safety
Terry Bates prepares samples in the Quantera lab.

News

Cornell startup seeks to redefine food, ag, industrial testing 

Quantera’s Curio HS prepares dozens of samples at once and is entering a pilot with E. & J. Gallo Winery.

  • Food Science
Ke Wang

Spotlight

Meet our faculty: Ke Wang
Academic focus: Bioprocess engineering and precision fermentation Research summary: My research program focuses on using bioprocess engineering approaches to address current and emerging challenges in food security and environmental...
  • Cornell AgriTech
  • Food Science
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