BSC Food Processing and Technology

Food Processing and Technology is a set of methods and techniques used to transform raw ingredients into finished and semi-finished products. Good quality raw materials from both plant and animal source are converted into attractive, marketable and long shelf-life food products. Once processed, you can store the end products according to the expiry dates and use it whenever required, as mass production can result in wastage of food. Food Technology involves the science and application of scientific, socio-economic and legal rules for production. Study of food technology gives a comprehensive knowledge of science and technology and the skill to preserve and utilize food products. This course also teaches selection of raw materials, storage of processed food, preservation, processing, packaging, distribution of nutritional, wholesome and desirable food (with safety). Food processing is one of the largest manufacturing industries in the present times.
B.Sc Food Processing and Technology is an undergraduate degree course which is of 3 year duration. Students with a minimum of 50% or more in 10+2 in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Home Science subjects are eligible for the course. The job scope for a successful graduate of B.Sc Food Processing and Technology is high in demand. In the 21st century, food technologists are challenged to produce foods suitable for health and other changing needs of consumers. Food Technology was initially used to serve military needs. World wars, exploration of space and the rising demand for varied products from consumers around the world contributed to the growth of Food Technology. Products such as instant soup mixes, canned goods, and ready-to-cook items including meals were developed, specially catering to needs of working women. The course is regulated under the University Grants Commission (UGC), affiliated by All India Council for Technical Education. Admission to this course is through different entrance exams conducted by colleges.
In this article, we have discussed all the details of course including prospects of higher education in the field and information about career prospects and companies seeking top talents in the field of Food Processing and Technology.

In B.Sc Food Processing and Technology course, students are taught certain criteria that are mandatory for the appropriate processing of food, keeping bacteria and pest under control. Various stages of food processing methods such as peeling off the outer layer of the raw materials, chopping, slicing, mincing, fermentation, liquefaction, emulsification, cooking, mixing, gasification, proofing, spray drying, pasteurization and packaging are pivotal in this course.
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There are extensive career opportunities in food processing. One needs to understand that, in a developing country like India, more jobs are expected to be created in the coming years. The food processing industry will require trained professionals as there are around millions of upper and middle-class consumers in the country with a rising demand for processed goods.
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Admission Process may vary from one institute to another. Some institutes are known to conduct merit based admission process. Some other institutes are known to conduct direct admission process.

However, two most popular entrance exams for this course are:

• Central Food Technology Research Institute Entrance Exam
• Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology Entrance Exam

 
Many agricultural colleges in Karnataka also offer B.SC Food Processing courses. Below are list of few colleges offering B.Sc Food Processing and Technology course in Karnataka: