Basic Food Chemist
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1) The food science career that I had to look up is basic research chemist. Food chemists develop and improve food and beverages. They research methods of cooking, freezing, canning and packaging. Food research chemists study the effects of processing on the appearance, taste, freshness, smell and vitamin content of the food. They experiment with new foods, additives and preservatives. Food chemistry covers all activities from the farm to the consumer.
2) The level of education needed to be a basic food research chemist is an undergraduate degree in chemistry or biology. After the four year degree is obtained, the individual enters a food science program to get a master’s degree. A PhD is not required unless the person wants to teach.
3) A typical day on the job for a basic food research chemist takes place in a lab. On occasion they may travel to...