Food Technology tutoring covers GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition, including the practical cooking skills component, the written exam covering food science, nutrition, food safety and the wider food industry, and the non-exam assessment (NEA), a practical investigation and final cooking portfolio.
GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition demands both strong written exam technique and practical cooking ability, students often underestimate the depth of food science knowledge tested in the written exam, which covers topics like protein denaturation, Maillard reactions and micronutrient deficiencies.
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