Introduction to Indigenous Food Skills, Formulation & Preservation Techniques

During the 1-hour session, we will introduce topics including:

• Traditional and Indigenous food preservation techniques
• Fermentation, drying, smoking and other preservation methods
• Food formulation and pre-processing
• Natural preservation approaches
• Food safety and toxin-reduction considerations
• Improving nutrient availability through food preparation and processing
• Combining ancestral food knowledge with modern food science
• Developing nutritious and innovative food products
• Sustainable food production and preservation
• Opportunities for food entrepreneurship and product development

By the end of this introductory workshop, participants will have a better understanding of the relationship between Indigenous food knowledge, food science, preservation and product innovation.

You will also receive an introduction to the techniques and practical skills covered in our full-day course, helping you decide how you can develop your knowledge further through more in-depth and hands-on learning.

This introductory session is suitable for food entrepreneurs, food business owners, artisans, producers, chefs, community food practitioners, students and researchers, aspiring food entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in traditional food knowledge, preservation, sustainability and food innovation.

No previous technical food science knowledge is required.

This online workshop is your starting point.

Participants who want to take their learning further can progress to the full-day Indigenous Food Skills, Formulation & Preservation Techniques course, where the subjects introduced during this session are explored in greater depth through practical learning, demonstrations and applied food development activities.