Diploma in Food Technology (1 Year)

📘 Diploma in Food Technology (1 Year)

🔹 1. Fundamentals of Food Science & Nutrition

• Introduction to food technology
• Food groups and nutrients
• Functions of carbohydrates, proteins, fats
• Vitamins and minerals
• Balanced diet and nutrition basics

🔹 2. Food Chemistry

• Composition of food
• Water activity and pH
• Enzymes in food processing
• Food spoilage reactions
• Browning (enzymatic & non-enzymatic)

🔹 3. Food Microbiology

• Types of microorganisms (bacteria, yeast, mold)
• Food contamination and spoilage
• Food-borne diseases
• Hygiene and sanitation practices
• Sterilization and pasteurization

🔹 4. Food Processing Technology

• Principles of food processing
• Thermal processing methods
• Refrigeration and freezing
• Drying and dehydration
• Fermentation techniques

🔹 5. Food Preservation Techniques

• Traditional and modern preservation methods
• Chemical preservatives
• Shelf life enhancement
• Storage techniques
• Use of additives

🔹 6. Fruits, Vegetables & Dairy Technology

• Processing of fruits and vegetables
• Jam, jelly, pickles, sauces preparation
• Milk processing and dairy products
• Basics of meat and poultry processing

🔹 7. Food Packaging Technology

• Importance of packaging
• Types of packaging materials
• Modern packaging methods
• Food labeling standards

🔹 8. Food Quality Control & Safety

• Food safety standards (FSSAI basics)
• Quality control methods
• HACCP principles
• Food laws and regulations

🔹 9. Food Industry Management & Practical Training

• Food plant management basics
• Entrepreneurship and food business setup
• FSSAI registration process
• Practical work (food testing, product making)
• Industrial training / project work