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Food Technologist

15 March 2023

Food Technology is the application of food science in manufacturing safe, wholesome and nutrition’s food products. As India is one of the largest producers of consumable food, new technology in food processing and preservation is the need of the hour. Food Technologist studies the chemical, physical and microbiological makeup of food. The food is processed, preserved, packaged and stored according to the specifications by industries and the government.

Job Prospects

Food Technology has a wide scope in different government and private sectors dealing with food products. One can get jobs in food processing industries, research laboratories, hotels, soft frank factories, rice mills, hospitality industry, packaging industries, manufacturing industries and distilleries. Those with Masters and Ph.D degrees can work as Lecturers in colleges, universities. Food processing companies need Food Technology personal to work for them in different sections like productions, quality assurance, research and development.

One can work as Product development Manager to devise food products according to consumer needs and effectively put the products in service in an innovative way or as a Sensory Scientist / Quality Controller to monitor organic properties like aroma, flavor, quality hygiene and more. Food Technologists work in research laboratories to develop new products test current ones can control the overall food quality.

Attributes

A food Technologist must have a scientific bent of mind, keen power of observation, concentration and an interest in health and nutrition. Other useful traits required are a sense of responsibility, ability to work well on their own as well as a part of a team, effective communication skills and a discerning approach to food, High standards of cleanliness, commitment, enthusiasm and motivation are other requisites for this job.

Eligibility

The General criterion for admission to Under Graduate Food Technology course is 10+2 in science related subjects. A Post Graduate course will require the student to complete Graduation in Food Technology.

The courses cover food science, food science, food biotechnology, food analysis, microbiology, food preservation techniques genetics and food packaging, marketing and advertising food logistics management and operations management. Later, Food Technologies can choose their respective fields of specialization, namely, sugar, alcohol, bakery, oil, fruits and vegetables, and so on through Ph D programs in Food Technology, Biotechnology or Food Preservation.

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