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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.


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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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