What are food scientists? Unpacking the role of food science professionals
                                
                                
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                                According to the Institute of Food Technologists, food science is the discipline in which engineering, biological, and physical sciences are applied to the study of food. As the stewards of this field, food scientists investigate the microbial, physical, and chemical makeup of our food supply to ensure it is safe, nutritious, and sustainable.