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Food Science and Human Nutrition Department

Food Science and Human Nutrition Department

Welcome To Food Week 2023!

Come check out the various foodie events that we will be hosting throughout the week. 

Also, check us out on Facebook and Twitter @UF_FSHN!

 

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  • Monday - 10/16

    Food Week Kick Off Celebration

      • North Lawn at Marston | 8:30AM - 1PM
      • Visit the Food Week information booth on the North Lawn @ Marston to learn about planned activities.  Join the Food Science & Human Nutrition Department and FSHN Student Club in a week long event of food-related demonstrations, research, community service, and food.

    FREE COFFEE BAR

      • Food Science & Human Nutrition (FSHN Bldg #475) | 9AM - 12PM

    Coffee Roasting Demonstration

    • Aquatic Product Lab (Bldg. 461) | 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30
    • What better than FREE morning COFFEE to start your day!  Stop by the Food Science & Human Nutrition Department Aquatic Product Lab (FSHN Bldg #461 on the campus map) to explore the science of coffee roasting while sampling your choice of light and dark roast options.  Share your taste preferences in our sensory analysis and review real time data of the people's choice. 

  • Tuesday - 10/17

    FREE Coffee Bar

      • Food Science & Human Nutrition (FSHN Bldg #475) | 8:30AM - 11:00AM
      • What better than FREE morning COFFEE  to start your day! Stop by the Food Science & Human Nutrition Department (FSN Bldg #475 on the campus map) to explore the science of coffee roasting while sampling your choice of light and dark roast options. Share your taste preferences in our sensory analysis and review real time data of the people's choice

    Donut University (Registration CLOSED)

      • Food Science & Human Nutrition (FSHN Bldg #475) | 9 – 10:30 & 10:30 – 12
      • Sign up to learn the science behind Mermaid Donuts created in the FSHN lab.  In this hands-on experience, students will learn the science behind donut-making while making their own donuts from scratch in the FSHN pilot kitchen. The best part: you eat what you make! So bring your appetite and sign up here!
      •  Register Here for the 9:00 – 10:30 class (FULL)
      • Register Here for the 10:30 – 12:00 class (FULL)

    FREE Samples - Taste Panel

      • Aquatic Food Product Building #120 | 10AM - 2:30PM
      • Visit the Food Science Sensory Panel and try FREE food samples while learning the importance of sensory analysis in the food production and distribution process.

    FREE Samples - Kombucha 

      • Reitz Union Breezeway | 11:30AM - 2PM
      • Learn the science involved in creating kombucha, a fermented and sweetened tea. Enjoy FREE samples, share your taste preferences in our sensory analysis and review real time data of the people’s choices. 

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  • Wednesday - 10/18

    FREE Samples - Gator Bubbly Beverage 

      • Reitz Union Breezeway | 10:00AM - 2PM
      • Join us at the Reitz Union Breezeway for a FREE refreshing drink developed in the Food Science & Human Nutrition Department:  Beverage Research Unit. Share your taste preferences in our sensory analysis and review real time data of the people's choice. 

    Picnic on the Farm

      • Field & Fork Farm (Student Council Garden)| 4:30PM (RSVP Here) 

    Join the FSHN Student Club for a tour of the Field & Fork Farm. The tour highlights include harvest ready produce, student research, and volunteer experiences.  The tour will be followed by a short cooking demonstration and a picnic for participants.  

      • Learn about the focal areas for future engagement.
        • Teaching & Experiential Learning
        • Production & Food Safety
        • Research & Demonstration
        • Student Engagement & Leadership
        • Community & Healthy Lifestyles
    • Map showing the location of the Field and Fork Farm

     

  • Thursday - 10/19

    FREE Coffee Bar (CANCELLED)

      • Due to the overwhelming interest and attendance at our previous Coffee Events, we regret to announce that our FSHN Roast supply has been depleted for this year.  We look forward to your attendance at our remaining events.

    Master Chef Cooking Competition 

      • Food Science & Human Nutrition (FSHN Bldg #475) | 2PM - 5PM (Cooking 3 PM - 4PM)
      • Have you ever wanted to channel your inner Food Network Chef?  Grab a partner and submit your entry for a chance at Team Master Chef Glory…with a twist. Teams will showcase their culinary brilliance with items from the Field & Fork Pantry in this one hour cooking competition. Spectators are welcome at the FSHN Pilot Plant (FSN Bldg #475 on the campus map)
      • DIRECTIONS FOR ENTRY

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  • Friday - 10/20

    Student Engagement Event

      • Food Science & Human Nutrition (FSHN Bldg #475) Courtyard | 11AM - 2PM
      • GET Involved! Come explore ways to engage with groups related to food, nutrition, and culinary arts that support sustainable food systems through agriculture and community awareness.

    Research Symposium

      • Food Science & Human Nutrition (FSHN Bldg #475) Courtyard | 11AM - 1PM
      • Stop in to learn of the cutting edge research and product development being conducted in the Food Science & Human Nutrition Department.

    FREE Hot Dog/Veggie Dog Cookout

    (Plant based options are sponsored by Impossible Foods)

      • Food Science & Human Nutrition (FSHN Bldg #475) Courtyard | 11:45AM - 2PM
      • What better way to put the Dog Days of summer heat behind us, than a FREE hot dog cook out in October. Join the Food Science & Human Nutrition Department for a FREE hot dog and drink.

    Ice Cream Social 

      • Food Science & Human Nutrition (FSHN Bldg #475) Courtyard | 12:30PM - 2PM
      • Join the Ice Cream Dream Team for free samples and fun as FSHN Students showcase Food Science techniques in food manufacturing. 

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