Format: Hybrid (Online + Practical Labs & Field Studies)
Level: R&D Chefs, Culinary Researchers, Advanced Culinary Professionals
Duration: 6 months | 24 weeks | ~140 hours
Weekly Load: 4–6 hours
Certification: Certified Culinary Research Specialist (CCRS)
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
• Understand scientific research principles applied to culinary science
• Design experiments and test hypotheses in cooking, baking, and mixology
• Apply statistical methods and sensory evaluation techniques
• Conduct controlled trials for recipe development and menu innovation
• Document research results using WRID standards
• Develop evidence-based culinary concepts for professional kitchens
• Communicate research findings effectively in written and visual formats
| # | Module | Duration | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Culinary Research | 2 weeks | Scientific method, research ethics, culinary research overview |
| 2 | Experimental Design & Methodology | 3 weeks | Variables, controls, sampling, reproducibility, lab safety |
| 3 | Data Collection & Measurement | 3 weeks | Sensory evaluation, analytical tools, instrumentation |
| 4 | Statistical Analysis & Interpretation | 4 weeks | Descriptive stats, inferential stats, software tools, data visualization |
| 5 | Recipe & Menu R&D Techniques | 3 weeks | Experimental recipe trials, flavor profiling, texture measurement |
| 6 | Literature Review & Culinary Science Writing | 2 weeks | Research papers, technical reports, citation, publication standards |
| 7 | Research Ethics & Kitchen SOPs | 2 weeks | Food safety, HACCP integration, ethical culinary experimentation |
| 8 | Capstone Project & Lab Application | 5 weeks | Research proposal, experimental execution, analysis, presentation |
Controlled recipe trials & sensory panels
Texture & flavor analysis with standardized methods
Experimenting with ingredient substitutions & modernist techniques
Statistical evaluation of results & graphical presentation
Laboratory safety and food handling protocols
Documentation of culinary experiments in WRID format
| Component | Weight |
|---|---|
| Weekly lab exercises & research logs | 20% |
| Mid-term research methodology quiz | 20% |
| Applied Lab Projects (3 experimental studies) | 30% |
| Final Capstone: Research project + R&D report + presentation | 30% |
Capstone Deliverables:
✅ Research proposal & logbook (WRID format)
✅ Experimental data sheets & analysis
✅ Sensory evaluation reports
✅ Final presentation with supporting visuals
Precision scales & digital thermometers
pH meters, refractometers, and texture analyzers
Sensory evaluation kits & tasting panels
Laboratory notebooks & WRID documentation templates
Statistical software (Excel, SPSS, R optional)
Culinary R&D Specialist
Research Chef / Experimental Chef
Sensory Analyst
Culinary Educator & Instructor
Product Developer — Food & Beverage
| Plan | Access | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Self-study | LMS modules + PDFs + quizzes | $400 |
| Guided | Live labs + peer review + R&D support | $1,200 |
| Premium | 1-on-1 mentorship + lab certification + capstone | $3,000 |
Regional adjustments (UAE / EU) applicable
Research methodology lab workbook
Sensory evaluation & data collection templates
WRID documentation forms for culinary experiments
Access to international culinary research community
Capstone project guidelines
“Innovative Culinary Research Study” — Example Deliverables
Experimental recipe for texture-modified dessert
Sensory evaluation of flavor pairing combinations
Statistical analysis of ingredient substitution results
Documentation & WRID report
Final presentation with R&D insights
Title: Essentials of Culinary Research Methods
Duration: 8 weeks | ~32 hours
Delivery: Online + optional 1-day hybrid lab
| Mode | Price |
|---|---|
| Online Guided | $320 |
| Hybrid (1-day lab) | $700 |
| Premium | $1,300 |
Modules:
Introduction to culinary research & scientific method
Basic experimental design & measurement
Sensory evaluation techniques
Data recording & WRID documentation
Mini research project: test 1 culinary hypothesis
Badge: Culinary Research Micro-Specialist
Lab workbook & experiment templates
Sensory & data collection sheets
Capstone research report & WRID documentation
Digital portfolio with photos/videos of experiments
