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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Novel Technologies for Food Processing and Shelf-Life Extension is an online course by IIT Kharagpur. The course can be accessed by the learners on the platform of Swayam, the online education platform by the Government of India. The course is structured for the duration of 12 weeks. Novel Technologies for Food Processing and Shelf-Life Extension Certification Course, offered by Swayam, is an AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) FDP course.
Novel Technologies for Food Processing and Shelf-Life Extension Certification can be pursued by undergraduate and postgraduate students in food science and technology and agricultural engineering, chemical engineering and biochemical engineering. The course by IIT Kharagpur will discuss food processing, food products manufacturing and shelf life extension.
The Highlights
- Online programme
- Undergraduate level
- E-certificate
- AICTE-approved course
- Offered by Swayam
Programme Offerings
- Certificate of completion
- Conceptual understanding
- AICTE-approved certificate
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 1000 | yes | IIT Kharagpur |
The course is a free programme. But, the learners will have to make the payment of the Novel Technologies for Food Processing and Shelf-Life Extension Certification Fee to get awarded the certificate. The fee basically is the fee for the proctored examination that will be held at any of the designated centres.
Novel Technologies for Food Processing and Shelf-Life Extension Fee Structure
Name of the Course | Fee Amount in INR |
Novel Technologies for Food Processing and Shelf-Life Extension | INR 1000 (Exam Fee) |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
The learner needs to complete the assignments and attend the exam to get the certificate of the Novel Technologies for Food Processing and Shelf-Life Extension online course. Scoring 75% score in the exam and 25% score in assignments is compulsory to get hold of the certificate of completion.
What you will learn
Novel Technologies for Food Processing and Shelf-Life Extension Certification Syllabus will render the learners a thorough knowledge of:
- Digital soil mapping
- Shelf life extension of oils
- Preparation and storage of food
- Chemical changes in food during processing
- Concept of Hurdle technology
Who it is for
Novel Technologies for Food Processing and Shelf-Life Extension Classes is an ideal programme for:
Admission Details
Enroll in the Novel Technologies for Food Processing and Shelf-Life Extension Training by following these steps:
Step 1- Register and log in to the Swayam portal.
Step 2- Browse the official URL https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc22_ag03/preview
Step 3- And then, enroll in the programme.
The Syllabus
- Introduction to food processing, preservation and quality
- Basic principles & methods
- Water activity vs. food stability
- Structure-function relationship
- Chemical changes in food during processing
- Browning reactions (enzymatic and non-enzymatic)
- Protein interactions
- Carbohydrate interactions
- High pressure processing and Membrane technologies in food processing.
- Food irradiation, RF & microwave heating
- Super critical fluid extraction
- Food extrusion technology
- RTE snack foods
- Textured vegetable protein
- Rice and dal analogues
- Hurdle technology concept
- Natural antimicrobials & bacteriocin
- Freeze drying
- Controlled atmosphere storage of food grains
- Ozone, microwave treatment for disinfestation of grains
- Detection of spoilage in grains.
- Modified atmosphere packaging
- Active packaging, and
- Edible coating of fruits & vegetables.
- Extraction and processing of oil
- Mechanical expellers
- Solvent extraction
- Refining
- Hydrogenation
- Winterization
- Shelf life extension of oils using natural antioxidants
- Concept and measurement of rancidity
- Microencapsulation of bioactive, and
- Technology of oil powder
- Functional foods and Nutraceuticals
- Ready-to-eat therapeutic food, micronutrient fortified high energy bar, gluten free bread, carbonated cereal beverage.
Evaluation process
An exam will be held at one of the examination centers for the learners who want to have the certificate of the Novel Technologies for Food Processing and Shelf-Life Extension Certification by Swayam.
Instructors
IIT Kharagpur Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The programme is basically free of cost. However, if any of the learners want to have the certificate from IIT Kharagpur, they will have to pay the (exam) fee.
The certification requirements of the programme are that the learner must appear for the exam and score 75% marks along with 25% marks in assignments.
The online programme is taught by Prof. Hari Niwas Mishra.
The learner can complete the programme within 12 weeks.
Yes, the course certificate is approved by the AICTE.