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Job prospects in Food Technology are:

Lab Technician, Food labs

Food Processing Operator, Machinery inspection

Food Handler

Research Scientists

Organic Chemists

Food Inspector

Managers and Accountants

HospitalsRestaurants

Food Processing Companies

Catering Establishments and services

Food Research Laboratories

Retailers

Food Wholesalers

Packaging

Industries

Consultant

Entrepreneur

Various fields under Food Technology are:

Food Science and Technology

Food Engineering

Food Chemistry and Nutrition

Food Microbiology

Food Quality and Safety

Food Laws and Agri Business Management

Higher education in Food Technology:

To dive in deeper, students can pursue M.Tech or M.Sc in Food Technology on the basis of their interest and eligibility. Both are 2-year courses.

Pursuing higher education can help secure better salary packages and also acquire more knowledge about the subject.

If you have the mind of a scientist, then after pursuing Masters in Food Technology, you can also go for PhD in Food Technology and carry your research.

Salary:

Average salary of Food Technologists ranges from 3 Lakhs to 4 Lakhs per annum.

All the best!

I hope this helps!