We can all be Food Heroes!
With on-demand online courses, presented by the University of Gastronomic Sciences of Pollenzo.
Made by gastronomes for gastronomes!
Accessible to anyone who wants to dip their toes into the world of food, UNISG +, our (we = the University of Gastronomic Sciences) brand-new online platform, was created by our community of gastronomes: alumni, professors and experts from all over the world.
Our Courses
Designed with ~ 3,5 hours of workload
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Mature Your Taste: The Science and Practice of Tasting
CourseWhy does a strawberry taste sweet but have the flavour of strawberry? Discover how taste really works, from ancient philosophy to modern science, and train your palate with guided tastings of sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami.
€35
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Behind Our Daily Plates: Understanding Energy Consumption of Food Systems
CourseJoin us to learn about the impact of the food systems on our planet and explore sustainable choices to make a difference. Discover renewable energy types and their use in the food industry, and understand how they reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
€35
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Mindful Bites: Slow Down and Re-learn How to Taste
CourseWhat if we told you that mindfulness could change all of that? What if we said it could help you taste your food again?
€35
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History of Italian Cuisine
CourseSe a parlare di pizza napoletana ti viene in mente la regina Margherita e ti chiedi se mangiasse davvero il pollo con le dita allora il corso di Storia della Cucina Italiana fa per te! Una storia ricca di curiosità e priva di clichès!
€49
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Behind your Daily Cup: Understanding the Coffee Value Chain
CourseFor most of us it’s part of a daily ritual, revered for its energizing properties and akin to a love language when gifted to us: coffee! But there is so much more to learn about the beverage - what are you waiting for?
€99,90
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10 Pastry Sprinkles: The Fundamentals and the Superfluous
CoursePastry is a broad and profound subject; it's linked to many places, ingredients, and cultures. Every bite of our pastry course is designed as a small jam jar to preserve the concentrated flavor of the individual's knowledge, experience, and skills.
€35
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Food(ie) Media
CourseFood is everywhere. It's in our movies and our video games, our books, our music—even if we're not aware of it. Join us for a bite of your favorite TV shows, exploring their foodie media goodness.
Free
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A Bite of Italy: Regional Italian Cuisine Crash Course
CourseHave you ever wondered what makes Italian food so unique? Italian food is a rich and varied tradition that has evolved over centuries. It's a cuisine that's as diverse as its people, but it's also one of the most influential in Europe. . So what are
Free
A Food Network with Value
Become part of our strong, international community
Welcome to UNISG! Founded by Slow Food in 2004, we are the first university focussing exclusively on the world of food and the birthplace of a community unlike any other: we are gastronomes, passionate and curious about all things food, spread all over the world but always ready to get back together for a potluck dinner or fun food course like these ones! Join us now!