Zero Wate Muffin Making
Join a technician led session in the Cavendish Nutrition laboratories on the topic of food waste reduction.
Participants will learn a practical, eco-friendly approach to cooking. This session will provide both a drink and a snack, teaching the participants ways to reduce food waste and make the most out of their ingredients. This workshop will be a creative and experimental experience, encouraging participants to try out innovative recipe ideas and develop their own approaches to sustainable cooking.
Important: Please note that mandatory Food Safety Training is required for this event. This can be completed online here, entrance to the workshop will not be allowed without completion.
Session format:
· Introduction to Sustainability and Food Waste – Understanding the environmental impact of food waste.
· Juicing Demonstration: Participants will learn how to make fresh juice from a variety of fruits and vegetables using a juicer.
· Muffin-Making Workshop: The leftover pulp from the juicing process will be repurposed to make muffins. Students will work with a simple recipe, highlighting the use of food by-products.
· Tasting: Participants will enjoy the juice and muffins they’ve created, followed by a group discussion on what they’ve learned about food waste and sustainability.
Allergens:
- Gluten
- Eggs
Dress Code & Safety:
- PPE will be provided on arrival.
- Attendees must wear enclosed shoes and full-length trousers.
- No jewellery, nail polish, or false nails are permitted.
- More information can be found here
All participants must complete the Microsoft Form (including allergen declaration and lab rules acknowledgement) before attending. This will be sent via email
Failure to complete this may result in your place being allocated to another participant.
- Risk assessment: RA_Nut_T089 – Sustainable Muffin-Making Session 2025.docx
Associated Badges:
In A Nutshell...
- Sustainability.... make the most of ingredients and food waste.
- Upskill... develop your baking skills.
- Network... meet students with the same interests.
- Innovate... develop a new recipe.
- Earn up to 4.5 Rise points ... which can be recognised within your degree.
Schedule
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10:00 to 12:00 on 21/01/26 - Cavendish CG.11 - Bakery
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