I am interested in food processing technology. What can I do?

Hello,

I would like to tell you that  if you have an interest in Food processing technology then you should opt for B.Tech. Food Technology .

Bachelor of Technology in Food Technology is an undergraduate Food Technology course. Food Technology is the application of food science to the selection, preservation, processing, packaging, distribution, and use of safe, nutritious, and wholesome food.

Bachelor of Food Technology degree teaches a combination of skills in food technology, management and marketing. Food technologists study the physical, microbiological, and chemical makeup of food. Depending on the particular area of specialization, Food Technologists may develop ways to process, preserve, package, or store food, according to industry and government specifications and regulations.

You will cover subjects such as biochemistry, process engineering, food microbiology, food marketing and innovation, food and packaging engineering, food formulation technology, food preservation, food chemistry, industrial research techniques, food assessment techniques, and quality and reliability management.

The duration of this course four years and there are many jobs available for this role.

The eligibility for this course varies for various colleges but majority of them have an eligibility of:

• XII with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or equivalent with minimum 55% marks.
• You would also have to appear for the entrance exam held by that particular institute.

Some good institute for Btech in Food Technology in our country are:

• Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
• Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramoday Vishwavidyalaya
• Anand Agricultural University
• Osmania University-Hyderabad

You can search more for more suitable colleges near you.

There are many benefits of this course such as:

• The course is beneficial to fulfil research, product development, process operations, quality assurance and product safety needs in industry.
• The course is also beneficial for further studies such as M.E./M.Tech, M.Phil. and Ph.D. The course is suitable to provide professionals with knowledge of the development, preservation, processing, packaging, distribution and usage of safe, nutritive and healthy foods.
• There are many lucrative positions open to food technologists like Quality Assurance Manager, Laboratory Supervisor, Production Manager and food packaging manager.

There is a high chance of employment as well as this is required in every industry.

Some of the employment areas for this field are:

• Quality Assurance Companies
• Technical Sales Outlets
• Production Management Companies
• Food Microbiology Centres
• Process and Product Developments
• Research and Developments
• Food Standards Officer

The types of jobs you may receive for this course are:

• Food Scientist
• Process Engineer</li>
• Food Researcher
• Project Manager
• Food Consultant
• Research Design Engineer
• Foos Technologist/Food Technology Consultant or Researcher
• Production Manager
• Food Application Specialist
• Product Development Specialist
• Sensory Specialist
• Food Sales Representative
• Research Technician
• Food-based Entrepreneur

You can also do an advance course that is Phd in Food technology.

Hope this answer helps you to clear your doubts and for any more doubts you can ask in the commnets section as well.

Hope this helps and all the very best to you!