About Food Technology


The Faculty of Engineering offers a four year Bachelors Degree in Food Technology which seeks to equip the students with the fundamental understanding of the various forms of food processing and production processes with the food industries so as to ensure the continuous development of humanity. The scope of the food industry has been on a rapid growth and this has created a high demand for experts who are skilled and trained in the art of providing the much needed relief in this field along with the need to maintain the nutritional welfare of the society, food technology has been playing a prominent role in maintaining this balance. The curriculum of this program has been strategically designed so as to provide the students with the most current and contemporary understanding of the mechanism and methodologies to do with the food industry. The recent advancements in technology have opened up new avenues of scientifc innovations through the genetically modified food items. This has made it essential to have personnel who are equipped with the essential knowledge when it comes to handling the needs of the industry. As way of providing the students with the most enriching practical training, the field allows students to develop the career equipped skills such as food inspection, quality assurance, product development and food regulation.

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Food TechnologyProgram Outcomes


Why Study Food Technology

The food industry today is an essential field thus the services which are provided in this sector are essential for the wellbeing and the welfare of the people thus there are endless roles for graduates of this program to occupy. The program teaches the graduates of Food Technology with a vision to be in the service of the nation by assuring availability, profusion, cost effectiveness, wholesomeness and security of food.
Food Engineer

Food Engineer

An ability to contribute to the scope of nutrition and wellness within the society and enhance the scope of food security.

Quality Controller

An ability to develop an understanding of the modern trends within the food industry and the quality methods used to develop healthcare and promote the quality of life.

Quality Controller
Food Inspector

Food Inspector

An ability to inspect the various forms of food technology, and effectively understand the chemical components for public safety

Food Product Development Director

An ability to apply the fundamentals of food technology to innovate novel cutting edge developments through the use of experimentations.

Food Product Development Director
Lab Technician

Lab Technician

An ability to work with the various forms of technologies to provide effective support in research and experimentations in this field

Duration: 4 years (Semester System)


affiliation

Affiliation

Constituent College of Parul University

eligibility

Eligibility Criteria

Candidate shall have Passed 12th Examination with Physics, Chemistry, Maths/Biology subjects and in these subjects along with theory or theory + practical candidate should have obtained at least 45% in case of general category and 40% in case of reserved category from recognized board.

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Mode of Admission

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Food Technology feesFees


Food Technology

₹ 94,800/- Annually*

* Tuition Fees may vary depending on the Country/ State in which the candidate has passed their qualifying examination.

Food Technology CurriculumCurriculum

Semester 1

Semester 2

English Language

Food Chemistry of Macronutrients

General Microbiology

Food Microbiology

Engineering Mathematics - I

Food Thermodynamics

Engineering Drawing and Graphics

Computer Programming and Data Stuructures

Electrical Engineering

Fluid Mechanics

Workshop Technology

Basic Electroincs Engineering

Crop Production Technology

Engineering Mathematics - II

Environmental Sciences & Disaster Management

Post Harvest Engineering

Communication Skills (only for DT/AG)

 

Semester 3

Semester 4

Fundamentals of Food Processing

Processing Technology of Dairy Products

Processing Technology of Liquid Milk

Processing Technology of Legumes and Oilseeds

Processing Technology of Cereals

Food Biochemistry and Nutrition

Industrial Microbiology

Unit Operations in Food Processing - II

Food Chemistry of Micronutrients

Food Biotechnology

Heat and Mass Transfer in Food Processing

Food Refrigeration and Cold Chain

Unit Operations in Food Processing - I

Processing of Spices and Plantation Crops

Statistical Methods and Numerical Analysis

Business Management and Economics

Physical Education

Communication Skills & Personality Development

 

Semester 5

Semester 6

Processing Technology of Fruits and Vagetables

Processing Technology of Baverages

Processing of Meat and Poultry Products

Food Plant Sanitation

Instrumental Techniques in Food Analysis

Food Packaging Technology and Equipment

ICT Applications in Food Industry

Processing of Fish and Marine Products

Food Process Equipment Design

Sensory Evaluation of Food Products

Food Storage Engineering

Food Additives and Preservatives

Bakery, Confectionary and Snack Products

Food Quality, Safety Standards and Certification

Marketing Management & International Trade

Instrumentation and Process Control in Food Industry

Employability Skills

Project Preparation and Management

 

Semester 7

Semester 8

Designing Engineering

Students READY - Industrial Tour

Entrepreneurship Development

Students READY - Internship/In-Plant Training

Student READY - Experiential Learning Programme - I

 

Student READY - Experiential Learning Programme - II

 

Students READY - Research Project

 

Students READY - Seminar

 

Financial Management & Cost Accounting

 

 

Food Technology Curriculum Laboratories


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Computer Labs

Equipped with a total of 15 computer laboratories which are strategically designed to provide students with the most vital practical training exposure.

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Research and Development Lab

As a way of promoting research in robotics and automation, a specific laboratory has been reserved for research and development where students can constantly engage in practical

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