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• develop new food items for production, based on consumer feedback, and source ingredients for these new products • test new or improved products in test kitchens for flavor, texture, nutritional content, color, and adherence to government and industry standards • identify harmful or undesirable additives, such as nitrites, and conduct research to find safe additives • study the structure and composition of foods or the changes they undergo during processing, packaging, and shipment • develop packaging that more effectively protects foods and beverages and helps them to last longer before spoilage • inspect food processing areas to ensure that they are in compliance with government regulations and standards for sanitation, safety, quality, and waste management

Observe a day in the life of a food scientist.

What Do Food Scientists Do?

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