CERTIFICATE IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY (1 YEAR)
📘 Syllabus Structure (1 Year)
1. Introduction to Food Technology
- Basics and scope of food technology
- Importance of food processing and preservation
- Overview of food industry
2. Food Chemistry Basics
- Composition of food: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water
- Changes in food during processing
3. Food Microbiology
- Microorganisms in food: beneficial and harmful
- Food spoilage and contamination
- Basic principles of food safety
4. Food Processing Techniques
- Thermal methods: pasteurization, sterilization, blanching
- Refrigeration and freezing
- Drying and dehydration
- Fermentation
5. Food Packaging and Storage
- Packaging materials and their importance
- Storage conditions and shelf life
- Hygiene and sanitation
6. Food Safety and Quality Control
- Food safety standards and regulations (FSSAI basics)
- Personal hygiene and sanitation practices
- Quality control in food processing
7. Practical Training
- Hands-on experience with food processing equipment
- Simple food preservation methods
- Food safety and hygiene practices