Food technology vs Biochemistry which is best?

Hi aspirant,

Biochemistry of Foods attempts to emphasize the importance of biochemistry in the rapidly developing field of food science, and to provide a deeper understanding of those chemical changes occurring in foods. The development of acceptable fruits and vegetables on postharvest storage is dependent on critical biochemical transformations taking place within the plant organ. The chapters discuss how meat and fish similarly undergo postmortem chemical changes which affect their consumer acceptability. In addition to natural changes, those induced by processing or mechanical injury affect the quality of foods. Such changes can be controlled through an understanding of the chemical reactions involved, for instance, in enzymic and nonenzymic browning. Increased sophistication in food production has resulted in the widespread use of enzymes in food-processing operations.

People who goes for Bio Chemistry have the following career options;

• Food microbiologist or food safety expert
• Food Process and Packaging Design Engineer
• Quality Control Supervisor
• Food Plant Production Supervisor or Manager
• Ingredient, Product, or Equipment Sales Representative/Manager

Technology is the output of the advanced utilization of science. Also, it may be referred to as applied science. When science information is developing daily, human beings tend to apply it to get maximum advantage out of that. This rings true for the food industry too. They additionally attempt to use scientific improvements for the development of the enterprise. These applications or technologies may be categorized as food process technology, storage technology and preservation technology.

People who goes for Food Technology have the following career options;

• Food technologist: Production/Operation/ QA/QC
• R&D: New Product & Process Development
• Marketing & Sales, Business Development & Marketing analysis
• Procurement & Supply chain management

Overall both the courses have ample career opportunities and a graduate can be easily assured of a good career.

Thank You.

Hi,

I hope you are doing well.

I believe food tech has more scope in India in comparison to the others. With numerous food companies coming up in recent times and with the govt. releasing huge funds for the agriculture and food sectors, this area promises of a bright scope indeed.

choose a fundamental subject and if it interests you, specialize in it. It's easier to get employed when you are skilled in a particular subject, because it becomes easy to define your role. But if you're willing to become an entrepreneur, study biotechnology or food technology, it can take you places.