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FOOD SCIENCE
In an ice cream business, food science majors experiment with different combinations of ingredients to create flavors of the ice cream. They consider factors such as taste intensity, texture, stability, and compatibility with the ice cream base to ensure a pleasant and enjoyable flavor experience for consumers.
SUGGESTED MAJOR:
RELATED MAJORS:
Nutrition Science
Culinary Science
Chemistry/Biochemistry
Chemical Engineering
Agricultural Science
RELATED CAREERS:
Flavor Chemist
Food Scientist/Technologist
Quality Control/Assurance Specialist
Food Safety/Regulatory Specialist
Dietitian/Nutritionist
Plus Many More!!!
"STEREOTYPICAL" TRAITS:
Love Food
Good at Science
Detail Oriented
Curious and Innovative
SALARY:
$74,160
Median Annual Wage 2021
Food Scientist
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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