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Food Science

Resources for Penn State students, faculty and staff emphasizing food microbiology, food chemistry, food engineering, food choice and consumer behavior

Basic CAT Searching

  • Use the Keyword function and combine terms to search on a topic then use the subject headings from relevant books for additional search terms.
  • Write down the call number and location for any book you want. If the item is not at your campus use the "I Want It" button to request it. 
  • For electronic books, click the link under the words "online content" to access the full text

You can also find books via

Book Searching Tips

Suggested CAT Search Terms: Search for specific products (i.e. milk or cereal), processes (i.e. drying or fermentation), or ingredients (i.e. aspartame or lecithin).

General call numbers and subject areas are:

  • QR115-QR121: Food Microbiology
  • SB265-272: Cacao, Cocoa, Chocolate Production
  • SB353: Mushroom Processing and Technology
  • SF250-SF275: Dairy Technology
  • TP368-TP699: Food Processing and Technology, Food Biotechnology
  • TX341-641: Nutrition. Foods and food supply

At University Park, most materials in the life sciences are located on the 4th floor of Paterno Library. Some food science material is located on the 3rd floor of Paterno