What is the scope of food science and technology?

Hi Azra, For those who find food a fascinating subject, a career in food is definitely an interesting option. Food science and technology is a vast field which includes fresh, as well as packaged food. “Food technology uses sciences from chemistry, engineering, microbiology; nutrition etc. to produce foods that last longer, with better retention of nutrients, is safer and also produces many specialty products. Thus it makes seasonal foods available throughout the year, destroys pathogens and deactivates toxic components to make foods safer and deals with ready convenient foods,” informs Dr J S Pai, executive director of Protein Foods and Nutrition Development Association of India. Academics : There are both diploma and degree courses available in the field of food science and technology in India. On completion of Class XII, one can pursue a diploma course in food technology. Students with a BSc degree in Physics, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry, or a BTech in Food Technology can seek admission for MSc course in Food Technology. Those graduating with degrees in home science, nutrition and dietetics and hotel management are also eligible for higher studies in food technology. Skills required : Anyone with a knack for scientific thinking, problem solving ability, interest in food nutrition and health, good communication skills and team spirit can do very well in this field. “Basic skills like inquisitiveness, a healthy craving to learn more, enthusiasm and strength coupled with set goals and hard work will lead to the attainment of these goals,” says Neha Shah who works with Dabur India Ltd as a food scientist. Job opportunities : Depending on one’s qualification and interest, there are many options available to choose from. “A person can choose to work in food manufacturing industries as it is a sector which needs persons for work from the basic level to the higher level. Positions like new product developer, production supervisor, production executive and quality controller are easily available,” states Sheetal Khadye, R&D manager, Puratos Food Ingredients India Pvt Ltd. There are also marketing and technical service positions available with ingredient suppliers. With the introduction of new food laws, regulatory positions are now also available. Hope it helps. Please feel free to revert. Wish you luck.

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Hello, Food Technology has a wide career scope in government and private sectors with the fast growing industry in India and abroad. One can get job in food processing industries, research laboratories, hotels, soft drink factories, rice mills, hospitality industry, packaging industries, manufacturing industries and distilleries. Candidates who have completed their Masters and Ph.D. degree can work as lecturers in colleges/universities. Food processing companies need persons in the departments like Production, Quality Assurance, R&D (Research and Development) etc. In the public sector, a candidate can get employed in the companies like The Food Corporation of India, Modern Food Corporation, North-Eastern Agricultural Marketing Corporation, etc. In the private sector, a candidate can get employed in the companies like Amul, Cadbury, Britannia, Metro Diary, Hindustan Lever, Kellogg’s, Nestle, etc. There are several attractive positions which are open to food technologists like Quality Assurance Manager, Laboratory Supervisor, Production Manager and food packaging manager. Find below are some of the popular sectors for employment for the Food Technologist. There are few institutes where Food Technology can be done through Distance learning. They are as follows: Neptune Institute of Management and Technology Chhattisgarh University Karnataka State Open University of Kerala Acharya Nagarjuna University Center for Distance Education

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