Next to breath, life of Human being is solely dependent on Food and health, and hence the importance of food technology in keeping us healthy can never be overlooked.
The fast paced life of today has ushered in the era of convenience food or more popularly the fast food culture in our country. On one hand this has led to the growing demand for packed and processed food and on the other it has made the consumer more quality and nutrition conscious. All these factors pose a very encouraging picture on the future of Food Processing Industry in India.
The FPI encompasses basic foods like wheat and rice products and the processes for converting them into edible form; besides processed foods such as bakery & confectionery products, dairy products, meat & fish products, fruit & vegetable products in short, everything which is processed and packaged to enhance and prolong the edible life. This technology has indeed revolutionized the food habits of the people in our country by having cooked and packed foods in attractive packages in their homes.
Some universities in India offer degree courses in food technology and food science. There are also institutes offering postgraduate courses in specialized aspects of food processing.
Candidates with PCM or PCB at 10+2 level can opt for under graduate courses in food technology, food science and home science.
For admission to M.Sc( Food science/food technology), eligibility criteria is B.Sc.( Food science/food technology).
As this career requires intense research; hence aspirants for this field must have inquisitive mind-set, commitment to the profession and keen observation skills. As research in this field is often a team work, hence a food technologist must also be a team player.
Food Processing Industry is a growing industry with good job prospects. After a course in Food Technology, one can find jobs in the following areas:
With the food processing companies engaged in R&D of the highest quality of food products as they constantly require the services of skilful food technologists.
With the packaging companies which conduct research on best modes of preservation of food-items.
With Research laboratories which are evaluating and analyzing the food ingredients present in the products.
With manufacturing industries, where a food technologist can contribute the area of monitoring the storage, processing, hygiene temperatures and experimenting etc.
With research laboratories to conduct R&D, test current food products and to take measures to manage the overall food quality.
Also with Public sector undertakings in the Department of food of the government.
Hence there is a plethora of opportunities for food technologists, mainly in institutions like hotels, food industries, quality control, hospitals, packaging industries, distilleries, soft drink factories and rice mills etc.
Today being a food technologist is all about success and quick career growth. To start as a fresher/ trainee, one can earn a salary ranging from Rs.8000 to Rs.15000 per month. As a food technologist gains some expertise in the field, sky is the limit for him as far as remunerations and other benefits are concerned.
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