Starch: Chemistry, Properties and Applications

April 28, 2015

CfPA-The Center for Professional Advancement, New Brunswick, NJ
November 5-6, 2015

Who Should Attend?
The course is designed for personnel who require a fundamental and practical knowledge of one of the key ingredients in foods. It will aim to better prepare individuals to utilize the technology to carry out their management tasks, and in their present and future project and product developments.

Although primarily directed to the food industry, those in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, flavor and fragrance industries will also benefit, including those involved in:

  • Marketing
  • Technical Management
  • Product Development
  • R & D Laboratories
  • Technical Service
  • Quality Assurance
  • Sales Personnel

Course Description

This course covers the fundamental structure, chemistry, functional properties of starches and their utilization in food applications. The course also reviews the various types of starches and factors that should be considered when choosing and using starches. The application of starches in many food systems is presented in depth. There will be a demonstration of food starches. The most current starches and new market opportunities will be presented. Question and answer panels will address participant needs.

Organized by:

CfPA-The Center for Professional Advancement

Invited Speakers:

Thomas (Tom) Luallen; President/Consultant, STARQUEST F.O.O.D. Consulting LLC

Mr. Luallen is a consultant to the food/agro industry. He has over 45 years of starch and related product experience. He is presently president of STARQUEST F.O.O.D. Consulting LLC, he is a vice president of MaTondrick Solutions, a food development and sales company providing health related formulations for retail markets (i.e. gluten free). He has published several articles in trade journals and authored several chapters published in reference books utilized within the hydrocolloids industries. He has taught starch, sweetener, gum, ingredient interaction and processing short courses over the past twenty five years.

Deadline for Abstracts:

n/a

Registration:

Please click here for registration information.

E-mail:

sberg@cfpa.com

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