Information Package

Pastry and Bakery

PEP180

VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN PASTRY APPLICATIONS

Course Code
PEP180
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
1 + 2
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Can explain the basic ingredients and alternative components used in vegan and vegetarian pastry.
  2. Can produce basic pastry products such as cakes, tarts, creams, ganache, and mousse using plant-based products.
  3. Can compare the basic principles of gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and sustainable pastry practices.
  4. Can develop original, balanced, and aesthetic products using modern vegan pastry techniques.
  5. Understands the role and importance of vegan and vegetarian pastry applications.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThis course covers the theoretical and practical teaching of fundamental and advanced techniques used in vegan and vegetarian pastry. Within the scope of the course, students learn plant-based alternatives to animal-based ingredients such as eggs, milk, cream, and gelatin, and produce cakes, tarts, creams, ganaches, mousses, and cold desserts using these ingredients. In addition, gluten-free and refined sugar-free pastry practices, sustainable production approaches, and modern vegan pastry trends are also included in the course content.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Vegan and Vegetarian Pastry
2nd Week Egg Alternatives
3rd Week Milk and Cream Alternatives
4th Week Vegan Cake Techniques
5th Week Vegan Tarts and Bases
6th Week Vegan Tarts and Bases
7th Week Vegan Creams and Fillings
8th Week Chocolate and Vegan Ganache
9th Week MIDTERM EXAM
10th Week Gluten-Free Vegan Pastry
11th Week Sugar-Free and Natural Sweeteners
12th Week Vegan Mousses and Foams
13th Week Vegan Cheesecake and Cold Desserts
14th Week Modern Vegan Pastry
15th Week Sustainable Pastry
16th Week
Recommended or Required ReadingConsists of international gastronomy literature addressing vegan and vegetarian pastry techniques, the use of plant-based ingredients, and modern alternative pastry applications.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Practice 1 40
Total(%) 70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 30
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework
Total Work Load0
Total Work Load / 30 (h)0
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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