Food Technology Section (FTS) functions as a centre for technical support for industry through transfer of technology on food products, research and development activities on new products, sourcing of machinery and equipment and engaging in problem solving in industry. The FTS also conducts training programmes to meet various needs of the food industry, including supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students from national and international universities.
The expertise covered by Food Technology Section includes,
- Cereal and Bakery Technology
- Fruit and Vegetable Processing and Post Harvest Technology
- Fish Processing and Waste Utilization Technology
- Nutritional Sciences
- Food Microbiology
The scope of the section extends from technology transfer activities to large industries, and introduction of new industries in the SME sector. The industries establish life-long interactions with the section for continuous support in research, training and technical support on trouble shooting.
The section consists of four Senior Researchers, three Food Engineers, eight young scientists, and experienced technical staff.
It has well equipped laboratories to conduct research and a pilot plant for commercialization of the research outputs.
