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The CRC® exam includes more questions from the area of Food Science and Engineering

The CCS® exam includes more questions from the area of more Culinary Arts.

Both exams include about half the questions from General Culinology.

General Culinology® (CRC® 52%; CCS® 52%)
Food Science and Engineering (CRC® 37%; CCS® 11%)
Culinary Arts (CRC® 11%: CCS® 37%)

Get the full list of Learning Objectives at Culinology.org Study Guide

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General Culinology®

RCA Learning Objectives

General Culinology® is for food scientist and chefs since this section of the study guide covers 52% of the questions on the exam. Topics covered include:

The Business of New Product Development
Protein-Based Foods
Carbohydrate-Based Foods
Lipid-Based Foods
Egg & Milk-Based Foods
Food Additives
Food Safety and Sanitation
Developing Nutritious Food Products
Sensory Evaluation
Government Regulations
Allergens
Ingredient Sourcing & Management
Weight & Measurement Conversions

Food Science & Engineering

Food Science and Engineering in mainly for chefs studying for the CRC® exam though it is open to all who are interested. Topics covered include:

Principles of Commercial Food Processing
Food Chemistry – CHO & Lipdids
Food Chemistry – Protein and Enzymes
Food Microbiology
Thermal Processing
Food Packaging
Fermentation
Analytical, Organoleptic, and Microbiological Testing

Culinary Arts

Food Science & Engineering

Culinary Arts is mainly for Food Scientists studying for the CCS® exam though it is open to all who are interested. Topics covered include:

Kitchen Tools and Equipment
Principles of Cooking
Traditional Stocks, Sauces & Soups
Culinary Product Applications
Recipe Development & Formula Ratios
Culinary Gold Standard
Baking and Pastry Fundamentals
Regional and World Cuisines

Golden Food Science

Certified Research Chef (CRC) and Certified Culinary Scientist (CCS) online

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RCA Learning Objectives

RCA Learning Objectives

RCA Learning Objectives

General Culinology®

RCA Learning Objectives

RCA Learning Objectives

Food Science & Engineering

Food Science & Engineering

Food Science & Engineering

Culinary Arts

Food Science & Engineering

Food Science & Engineering

Golden Food Science

Certified Research Chef (CRC) and Certified Culinary Scientist (CCS) online

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RCA Learning Objectives

RCA Learning Objectives

RCA Learning Objectives

General Culinology®

RCA Learning Objectives

RCA Learning Objectives

Food Science & Engineering

Food Science & Engineering

Food Science & Engineering

Culinary Arts

Food Science & Engineering

Food Science & Engineering

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