Future Foods Introduction To Advanced Meat Alternatives

AY2022/2023 Semester 1

The course aims to equip you with knowledge of the rapidly growing and innovative field of alternative proteins which is developing advanced replacements for traditional meat products. You will gain an understanding of the core scientific principles and three main technologies in the field - cultivated meat, plant-based meat and fermentation. As part of the course, you will develop a research proposal to address a real-world challenge facing the industry. This course is designed for students with a background in biochemistry who are interested in this emerging, fast-growing industry that aims to mitigate issues of climate change, food safety, health and welfare challenges currently facing humanity.