**Contact **
Coordinator: Albert Langedijk
Email: Langedijk.a@hsleiden.nl
Description
Physics plays an important role in the science of cooking. For example in the solubility of solid substances in fluids, the transfer of heat, the viscosity of fluids, glass transition temperature of chocolate, etcetera.
In the course ’The physics of cooking’ the main focus will be on the following topics
The influence of different concentrations of liquid / liquid solutions on the cooking temperature
Thermal analysis of ingredients and processes
The viscosity of Newtonian and non-Newtonian liquids
The surface tension of a fluid and the effect on bubble and foam formation
Mechanical analysis, e.g. stress-strain analysis of food
Learning goals
Learning Objectives:
Student are able to:
Describe in their own words the physical properties of the ingredients they use in the kitchen
use mathematical formulas which describe the mechanical properties of food
use mathematical formulas which describe the thermal reactions in cooking
Final Qualifications:
Students know and understand the basic physical principles of cooking
Students can apply physical techniques in the preparation of food
Students can document and present results.
Timetable
Period: September – January
Or: February - June
Mode of instruction
Lectures, workshops
Assessment method
Assessment
Blackboard
Blackboard will be used for communication and exchange of documents
Reading list
Will be provided
Registration
This course is part of the programme Science of Cooking, a student is required to follow all course included in this programme.
To register for this programme send an email with cv and motivation letter via aar.vd.a@hsleiden.nl. Deadline for registration is 15th of June 2018.