1. Food Science CDE Training
Winter 2017
Presented by Food Science CDE Supervisors Sara Roberts, Food Science & Technology Department and Julie Reiling, the Food Processing Center, at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

2. Overview of the Food Science Contest

3. Overview of the NE Food Science CDE
Changes made for 2017 contest
Contests better align with National Food Science CDE
Current Rules and Contest Information on Nebraska Food Science CDE webpage (
Updated resources and practice tests also on webpage
New scoring for 2017 contest

4. Overview of the NE Food Science CDE
Individual Activities – (250 points/Individual)*
Objective Test (150 points)*
Food Safety Practicum (50 points)
Sensory Evaluation Practicum (50 points)
Triangle Test (20 Points)
Aromas (30 points)
Team Activities – (400 Points)
Product Development Project
* New total points for 2017
New scoring for 2017 contest

5. Participants Must Bring Their Own:
Two sharpened No. 2 pencils
Non-programmable calculator
Colored pencils recommended
No electronic media allowed including, but not limited to cell phones and cameras
We will not change contest schedule for any participant. If they need to leave early, they forfeit any remaining tests and associated points.

6. Objective Test

7. OBJECTIVE TEST
50 Multiple Choice 3 points each (150 total)
30 minutes to complete
Recommended Practice Tests:
20Updated%20Feb%2013.pdf
Increased total points of this contest

8. Food Safety & Quality Test

9. FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY PRACTICUM
Two Parts:
1. Food Safety pictures
Determine if there is a food safety violation in picture
2. New – Customer Inquiry
Students evaluate consumer complaint letters for actual food safety risks
Food Safety slides + Customer Inquiry 5 points each = 50 points for practicum

10. FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY PRACTICUM
PowerPoint presentation containing 5-7 situations
Students determine if picture contains a Food Safety violation
Identify the problem from the numbered list provided (3 points deducted for incorrect identification)
Some pictures may not contain a food safety issue
Practice Materials:
npics2014.ppt
education/get-answers/food-safety-fact-sheets

11. FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY PRACTICUM
Customer Inquiry
Up to five consumer inquiries (consumer complaint letters)
Must decided if complaint is a food quality or food safety issue
If food quality issue, then no additional information is needed
If food safety issue, then determine if problem is biological, chemical or physical (3 points deducted for incorrect response on safety issue)
Practice with these actual Consumer Complaint Letters:

12. FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY PRACTICUM
Customer Inquiry – Food Safety Issues
Biological – pathogens (Listeria, E.coli, Salmonella, etc.)
Physical – foreign materials (metal, wood, insects, etc.)
Chemical – allergens, cleaning solutions
Food Safety slides + Customer Inquiry 5 points each = 50 points for practicum

13. Sensory Evaluation Practicum

14. Sensory Evaluation Practicum
Worth 50 points total
Triangle Test (20 points)
Identify which sample of the three is different
Two tests, 10 points each
Aromas (30 points)
Identify 6 aromas, each worth 5 points
Participants will have list of aromas during practicum
3 points may be given if wrong answer but similar (i.e., lemon instead of lime or wintergreen instead of peppermint)

15. Sensory Evaluation Practicum
Aromas
Aromas updated for 2017 contest
Added: Watermelon, Peach, Apple, Coffee and Sage
Removed: Almond, Lilac, Pine, Menthol
Complete list of aromas available online in contest rules
Students will have the list of possible aromas provided to them during the contest
Practice tip: Purchase flavor extracts and dried herbs from grocery or craft store to use for practice.
AgEd Toolbox makes full aroma kits for this contest at $150 each. Contact Julie Milligan at or
Another tip: To clear nose between scents, participants can smell their unperfumed skin, such as their arm or crook of their elbow.

16. Sensory Evaluation Practicum
Aromas
Practice tips:
Purchase flavor extracts and dried herbs from grocery or craft store to use for practice.
AgEd Toolbox makes full aroma kits for this contest at $150 each. Contact Julie Milligan at or
To clear nose between scents, participants can smell their unperfumed skin, such as their arm or crook of their elbow.

17. Team Product Development Competition

18. Reminder – Participants Must Bring Their Own:
Two sharpened No. 2 pencils
Non-programmable calculator
Colored pencils recommended
No electronic media allowed including, but not limited to cell phones and cameras
These items are essential for this portion of the contest!

19. TEAM PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
You will receive a scenario which contains the following information:
The need to redesign or create new product for particular market segment
Select ingredients from given list for new product
Nutritionals based on 100 grams
Worksheets provided to make nutritional calculations
60 minutes to complete, 400 points

20. TEAM PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Possible Products and Categories:
5. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SCENARIOS WILL DESCRIBE A CATEGORY, PLATFORM AND MARKET. THESE MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES, PLATFORMS AND MARKETS LISTED BELOW.
Categories
Platform
Market (domestic and international)
Cereal
Frozen
Retail
Snacks
Refrigerated
Wholesale
Meals
Shelf-stable
Food service
Side dishes
Convenience
Convenience store
Beverages
Ready to eat
Supplements
Heat and serve
Condiments
Desserts

21. TEAM PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
The Team will:
Make an ingredient statement
Correctly calculate the Nutrition Facts Panel (NFP)
Properly place elements of Information Panel (IF)
Draw a Principle Display Panel (PDP) with package design and labeling
Correctly answer essay questions
Use this website for teaching: tsRegulatoryInformation/LabelingNutrition/ucm htm

22. TEAM PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Essay Questions:
Questions will vary each year
Generally topics include:
Formulation (i.e., how did you decide?)
Food Allergens
Food Safety
Current Food Trends
Questions should not be difficult if students study for Food Safety test and Food Science Exam

23. TEAM PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Helpful Tips:
Divide up roles among team members
Break apart worksheets to have each team member work on pre-determined section
Keep ingredients and formulations simple
Use as few ingredients as necessary
Use easy numbers in formulas (i.e., 5 ingredients at 10%, 10%, 10%, 25%, and 25%)

24. Review

25. Individual Activities – (250 points/Individual)
Overview of the CDE
Individual Activities – (250 points/Individual)
Objective Test (150 points)
Food Safety Practicum (50 points)
Sensory Evaluation Practicum (50 points)
Triangle Test (20 Points)
Aromas (30 points)
Team Activities – (400 Points)
Product Development Project

26. Participants Must Bring Their Own:
Two sharpened No. 2 pencils
Non-programmable calculator
Colored pencils recommended
No electronic media allowed including, but not limited to cell phones and cameras

27. Disclaimer: This Presentation is for Informational Purposes Only
Please review the Official Rules for complete contest information.
New scoring for 2017 contest
Official Rules Available Online:

28. Thank You!