Food Technology

Introduction

food_technology“Food Technology”!!!

Guess the combination of technology with food. Food is simply the stuff that need to make us alive. Food is the plant, animals, vegetable, milk, glucose and many things what we eat.

Technology is the process of working with latest engineering methods & technique.

“Food technology is the science that compact with all technique and activities involved in preserving, processing and manufacturing the food stuff”.

Food technology is not only the branch of engineering but also the branch of food science, hotel management and home science.

All techniques and processing method to develop, research, manufacturing, production, preserve and process the food or related substance are covered by the food technology.

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A food technologist work for the new method development for the food manufacturing and preserving for keeping the food safe and hygienic and enhance the color, flavor and resistance from the natural harms like microorganism and toxins.

The food processing organizations are involved in the processing, preservation, packaging, labeling development, quality management and research and development of the dairy products, food grains, confectionery products, fish products, meat & poultry products and fruit & vegetable products.

Some of the examples of food technology are NFC food payments, mind reading menus, pizza payment sharing, restaurant reserving apps, mobile food payment services, zomato, swiggy etc.

Science like chemistry, biology, engineering, nutrition and microbiology is used by the food technology to make the food safer and make available throughout the year in case of seasonal food.

Course & Duration

In the past, the food technology was adopted and discovered for just preserving and adding the flavor and color into the food stuff, but later on, by the development of science and engineering this technology has been used for the drying, de-caffeination, self-cooking food and for various research areas in the food science.

As deep as we are going into the dimensions of food technology, we require the experts and professionals in this field.  The subject comprises of both science and engineering. Many academies and colleges in India have started to offer variety of courses in the field of food technology.

There are four types of programmes in the field of food technology in India. They are described as follows:

  1. Polytechnic diploma course with the duration of 3 years after 10+2 examination
  • Diploma Course in Food Analysis and Quality Assurance
  • Diploma in Food Science Technology
  • Diploma in Food Science, Preservation and Management
  1. UG degree courses leading to the B.Sc and B.Tech with the duration of 4 years after 10+2 examination
  • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Food Technology
  • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Food Science
  • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Food and Nutrition
  • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Food Preservation
  • Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Food Engineering
  1. PG degree courses leading to the M.Sc and M.Tech with the duration of 2 years after the completion of UG degree in engineering.
  • Master of Science (M.Sc) in Food Science
  • Master of Science (M.Sc) in Food Technology
  • Master of Science (M.Sc) in Food and Fermentation Technology and Food Science
  • Master of Science (M.Sc) in Food and Nutrition
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Food Technology
  1. Doctoral degree courses leading to the PhD domain with the duration of 1-2 years after the completion of PG degree.

In these courses, the students are taught about the engineering and science techniques and activities which are involved in food processing, fermentation, preservation, microbiology, analytical chemistry, home science and flavor & color index.

Admission

For admission in diploma programmes and the UG degree leading to the B.Tech and the B.Sc degree courses, the candidate must have passed the plus two examinations/12th class/10+2 with the minimum of 50% with science subjects out of chemistry, mathematics, physics, biology, home science.

The students from the different domain in education degree in the UG programme such as the UG in hotel management, B.Sc with life science or the UG in home science may get the admission in PG degree courses in the field of food technology.

Many of Indian colleges or the universities have marked the criterion of entrance examination before the admission in any of the above programmes. Some of the entrance examinations includes the following, which are conducted by the various universities in India:

  • JEEP 2024 (Joint Entrance Examination Polytechnic)
  • CFTRI (Central Food Technological Research Institute Entrance Examination)
  • IICPT (Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology Entrance Examination)
  • GATE 2024 (Graduate Aptitude Test Examination)

For admission in diploma courses leading to the polytechnic diploma, the candidates must have to appear in JEEP entrance examination, and for admission to UG programme, the candidates must have to appear in JEE Main 2024 entrance examination or CUET 2024. Some of the universities conduct their own entrance examinations. You can also get admission through NCHMCT JEE 2024 in various hotel management courses in different institutions.

The admission is based on the minimum 50% marks in the qualifying examination and the score in the entrance examination, followed by the counseling and personal interview.

For admission to PG programmes, the students need to attain the GATE entrance examination after the completion of UG degree in the same or related field.

Specialization

The specializations in the field of food technology are as the following:

  • Cereals
  • Dairy
  • Alcohol
  • Sugar
  • Bakery and confectionery items
  • Fruits and vegetables
  • Oil and oil seed processing
  • Meat- Fish

Books

Some of the preferred books and references are as the following:

  • Food Process Engineering and Technology by Zeki Berk
  • Food borne Infections and Intoxications by J. Glenn Morris, Morris Potter
  • Food Preservation Process Design By Dennis Held man
  • Sensory Evaluation Practices By Herbert Stone, Rebecca Bleibaum,
  • Wine Science By Ronald Jackson
  • The Produce Contamination Problem by Karl Matthews, Gerald Sapers
  • Starch: Chemistry and Technology by Roy Whistler, James Be Miller,
  • Introduction to Food Toxicology By Takayuki Shibamoto, Leonard Bjeldanes
  • Thermo bacteriology in Food Processing By C. Stumbo
  • Microwaves in the Food Processing Industry by Bernard Schweigert, Richard Mudgett, Robert Decareau
  • Statistical Methods in Food and Consumer Research by John Hawthorn, George Stewart, Bernard Schweigert
  • The Chemistry and Technology of Pectin by Steve Taylor, Reginald Walter
  • Practical Design, Construction and Operation of Food Facilities By J. Peter Clark

Jobs & Career

India is a growing country in order to the food industries. There are around 500 million high and medium class consumers and any industry that is involved in the food sector, do not want to spoil the opportunity to grab the consumers. That’s why the demand of food technologist is increasing day by day in India.

A professional in the field of food technology can find the employment in the field of food manufacturing plant, research and development labs, catering companies, food whole sellers, restaurant and the hospital.

People can choose the area of their working as per the interest of their subject. Some of the regulatory positions are also available by the introduction of new food law. There is a big opportunity to work with across the countries with multinational companies.

Job Profiles

Some of the job profiles in the field of food technology are as the following:

  • Food Technologists
  • Organic Chemists
  • Biochemists
  • Analytical Chemists
  • Home Economists
  • Engineers
  • Research Scientists
  • Managers
  • Accountants
  • Senior Food Technologist
  • Head Engineer
  • Production Manager
  • Assistant General Manager
  • Senior Manager

Recruiters

Some of the reputed recruiters in the field of food technology are as the following:

  • MTR Foods limited
  • Amul
  • Dabur India Ltd
  • Godrej Industrial Limited
  • PepsiCo India Holdings
  • Britannia Industries Ltd
  • Nestle India Pvt Ltd
  • ITC Limited
  • Agro Tech Foods
  • Parle Products Pvt Ltd
  • Perfetti India Ltd
  • Hindustan Lever Limited
  • Cadbury India Ltd
  • Milkfood
  • Gits Food Products Pvt Ltd

Salary

It is one of the best paying professional fields in India. A fresh graduate of food technology may get the 1 lakh to 1.5 lakh per annum. By getting some experience and higher degree you may get the 2.5 lakh to 4 lakh per annum.

Some of the reputed food industries offer the 6 lakh to 10 lakh per annum to the skilled, qualified, experienced and expert professionals. You may get the height of remuneration by gaining the lots of experience in this field.

For any other queries about Food Technology, you can ask us by leaving your queries below.

Displaying 26 Comments
  1. Student says:

    I am an ug food science and technology bsc student what can I do after this in this field . what exam s can I prepare for .is there scope in this field . People are not aware of this and tell there is no scope is it true?

  2. Devanand c k says:

    Sir
    Am b voc food processing diploma holder
    But sir this course releted job are not available…

  3. Ashaq Ahmed says:

    Sir I have completed masters degree in diectics and management now interested in food science any lateral entry for this

  4. Maria Pires says:

    I have done AIC( Associateship of Indian Chemists) with Food & Drugs. It is mentioned in the Food Safety & Standard
    Act20006. I have passed Food Analyst Exam conducted by CFTRI, Mysore in 2003. I have 14 years experience of working as Food Analyst under FSSA. Can I apply for PhD?

  5. Aafreen khan says:

    Plz tell me which food tech is best and get high salary and after 12 can I do it plzzz tell me

  6. Pujitha says:

    Sir i am MPC student inter completed can go to food technology is it better in future for getting governament jobs

  7. Manvi says:

    Hello sir/ma’am
    I have scored 55% in 12th in 2017 and 77% in 10th in 2013 ,since there is gap between 10th and 12th and also got very low % in 12th , is any food industry or organization will hire me, I am a final year student of food technology.help in knowing what to do in future,I am very much tensed, please give me best solution…
    Please reply

  8. SN prasad says:

    I am pursuing B.tech in Food technology and right now I am in final year, I have one issue that I got 55% in 12th board with some gapping year,2013 my secondary but in higher secondary in 12th I got 2 year more gap and I pass in 2017 with 55% ….I am very much tensed that is food company hire me ?… because I had only 55% in 12th board…I am very worry about my future … please help me know what to do in future as food technology to do best in future with best position.

  9. Kaveri says:

    What will I do for getting admission for food technology having my rank in kcet is 67578?

  10. Prajwal Panchbhai says:

    Mam, bio is must or not in this field. Food technology.

  11. Prajwal panchbhai says:

    Mam, I have completed 12th. Then jee exam is must or not in food technology. During we have to apply for b. Technology.

  12. Prajwal panchbhai says:

    Mam,In food technology jee entrance exam is must or not. Currently passing 12th is must when or any criteria is required for food technology.

  13. Rohit Kumar says:

    Hello sir this is rohit. I done my btech in food tech but still jm job less. So sir help me what can i do. Im scared for my future

    • Sarvgyan says:

      You should work on your core subjects, look for a job (though less paying) but your first AIM should be to get a job, start your preparation subject wise also work on ur comm skills, you can also appear for UPSC, Banking entrance exams.

    • Sarvgyan says:

      You should work on your core subjects, look for a job (though less paying) but your first AIM should be to get a job, start your preparation subject wise also work on ur comm skills, you can also appear for UPSC, Banking entrance exams.

  14. Sneha says:

    I am going to complete my bsc chemistry degree by this yrs next ic can able to do mtech in food processing technology

  15. Kaddy says:

    I have dropped maths I am a PCB student is there myself eligible to become food technologist after 12 th if I am than which exams I need to give and how much I should score

  16. prince philip says:

    I am going to complete my post graduate M.sc food technology…I need a short term course or a training which leads me to work in production of alcoholic and distilleries companies…please suggest me some places and courses…

  17. surabhi naza says:

    I have completing my bsc 1 year from microbiology….after completing bsc .can i got job in food tech. after pG from food tech.and how???

  18. Abhinay says:

    I got 16000 rank in ts eamcet.can i get bsc foodscience seat please replay me

  19. Abhinay says:

    I got 16000 rank in ts eamcet.cam i get bsc foodscience seat please replay me

  20. N.Simitha says:

    I have completed my bsc 1st year in food science and management in ou campus….After completing my bsc how should I appear to food technologist???????

  21. Omkar Neware says:

    Please give me full information about food enginearing
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  22. Prudhvi says:

    Can I get seat in food technology course through eamcet rank- 13,000

  23. Sheshadri says:

    Please mail me details for Post Graduate course available in Food Technology and nutrition

  24. hanisha.maddela says:

    hello
    i’ve appeared TSEAMCET 2015,i secured 68642 rank,im i eligible to get seat in food technology through eamcet couselling process….?

    thanking you.

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