SAAFoST-UP-Anton Paar: Food Analysis Training

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In collaboration with SAAFOST andthe University of Pretoria, you are invited to join Anton Paar and two guest speakers; Professor Eric Amonsou from Durban University of Technology (Anton Paar guest speaker) and Malesela Mthenjane from Mérieux NutriSciences (SAAFoST guest speaker) on Thursday, 19 September 2024, for a full day of training on various food analysis techniques: viscosity determination, particle size analysis of powders and oxidation stability measuring amongst others. The training is free of charge and will end with a three-course dinner sponsored by Anton Paar.

Sep 19, 2024

09:00 - 20:00 GMT+2

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Department of Consumer and Food Science, University of Pretoria
Prospect Street, Hatfield
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
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Agenda

09:00 - 09:45Registration (come early to avoid delays)
09:45 - 10:00Workshop Introductions
Anton Paar Southern Africa Intro
SAAFOST CEO - Ingrid Woodrow
University of Pretoria - Professor Naushad Emmambux
10:00 - 10:40Quality Matters: Best Practices For Success
SAAFOST guest speaker
Malesela Mthenjane
Mérieux NutriSciences - South Africa
10:40 - 11:20Density and Refractometry
11:20 - 11:30Break
11:30 - 12:30Viscosity, Oxidation Stability and Flash Point
12:30 - 13:30Light lunch
13:30 - 14:30Exploring food protein gels, emulsions and dough systems with rheological techniques
Eric Amonsou
Prof at Durban University of Technology
14:30 - 14:40Break
14:40 - 15:40Rheology
15:40 - 16:10Break and mini expo
16:10 - 17:10Particle and Surface Characterization
17:10 - 17:30Sample Preparation for Determining Nutritional Information
17:30 - 18:00Welcome Drinks and Networking
18:00 - 20:00Three Course Dinner
Presented by University's of Pretoria's, Department of Consumer and Food Sciences