Food Science and Human Nutrition Food Expo Leaves a Positive Footprint
At the heart of enhancing personal well-being and fostering thriving communities lies the pivotal role of nutrition.
Crafting nourishing products that prioritise health not only empowers individuals but also leaves a positive footprint on communities, the environment, and the economy. It signals an era of sustainable, comprehensive food production and consumption, ushering in a society that's healthier, happier, and economically vibrant.
In just 10 weeks, our graduating Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) students have unveiled a remarkable array of six innovative food offerings under the banner of "Food for Health and Wellbeing" Among them, the Quinoa Cluster, Date Delight, Oatful, Puzzles, Native Bites, and Core Nourish stand as testament to our dedication to health-centric gastronomy.
The Quinoa Cluster, available in delightful flavours like chocolate and mocha, almond, and spicy chili, emerges as a wholesome snack.
The Date Delight, a gluten-free, fiber-rich slice with reduced sugar content, tantalizes taste buds.
Oatful, a sumptuous frozen dessert crafted from oat milk, beckons those seeking a dairy-free delight.
Puzzles, unique snacks hailing from oat milk by-products, boast a bold kimchi flavour profile.
Native Bites present pepita and sesame biscuit snacks topped with the rich Davidson plum paste. Lastly,
Core Nourish, a protein-packed snack bar, marries the richness of dark chocolate with the nutty allure of almonds.
These innovative creations were unveiled to a diverse audience of over 100, including esteemed staff, students, and influential figures from the food industry.
This year, we are proud to have Sanitarium as our sponsor, supporting the development of these exceptional products. Recognising excellence, the Puzzles team was honoured with the coveted title of the "Most Innovative" by Sanitarium, while Oatful was bestowed with the "People's Choice" award.
This event beautifully underscores the incredible talent and expertise of our FSHN students and highlights the robust collaboration between the University of Newcastle and the dynamic world of food industry.
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