Certificate in Minimal Food Processing Techniques

In today's consumer-driven market, there is a growing demand for minimally processed food products that retain their nutritional value while adhering to stringent quality standards. This specialized course aims to impart participants with a thorough understanding and practical knowledge of efficient minimal food processing techniques. Participants will delve into the intricacies of preserving nutritional integrity through methods that meet contemporary industry standards, ensuring both quality and safety

Key Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will gain insights into various methods and technologies used in minimal food processing, emphasizing techniques to preserve sensory attributes, nutritional content, and shelf life.
2. The course covers comprehensive approaches to quality assurance and control specific to minimally processed foods, including setting up quality checks, inspections, and audits.
3. Participants will learn about regulatory requirements and industry standards governing minimally processed foods, ensuring adherence to food safety regulations and quality management systems.
4. Through case studies and practical exercises, participants will apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios, enhancing their problem-solving skills and decision-making capabilities in food processing.

Programme Structure

Module 1: Introduction to Minimal Processing Techniques

Module 2: Advantages of Minimal Processing

Module 3: Thermal Processing Methods in Minimal Processing

Module 4: Non-Thermal Processing Methods in Minimal Processing

Module 5: Advanced Packaging Technologies: Modified Atmosphere, Active, and Intelligent Packaging

Module 6: Natural Food Preservatives and Hurdle Technologies

Module 7: Minimal Processing in Practice

Module 8: Quality Control, Safety, and Regulatory Compliance

Module 9: Market Trends and Consumer Behavior

Module 10:Future Scope and Case Studies

Who Should Attend:

Eligibility

Any graduation/ B.Tech./ B.Sc. in Microbiology/ Life Sciences/ Botany/ Zoology/ Food Science/ Food Technology/ BE/ B.Pharma/ MBBS/ BDS/ BHMS/ BUMS/ BAMS or any other discipline. Diploma holders are eligible for our Certificate Programmes.

Programme Duration

The duration of the training is 5 days.

Registration

The registration dates for this programme run by the Institute are updated timely on the webpage. Effective Online learning tools incorporated into the design of the webpage make the programme lectures, online live classes and study material easily accessible. This gives a huge window of self-regulated and self-paced performance to the participants.

Programme Deliverables

The accompanying training is appropriately aligned with the current Industry’s expectations.

• – Interactive or online live sessions on all key areas of the programme giving all flexibility to the participants.
• – All the efforts are made by IGMPI faculty members to make the entire programme modules easily understandable.
• – Assessment and evaluation for all the programme modules in order to enhance the levels of competencies and skills of the participants leading towards the objective of application in the job.
• – At the end of each programme modules, the trainers shall obtain feedback from the participants using specially designed questionnaires.
• – All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English.

Assessment & Certification

Online assessment will be conducted at the end of the programme and upon successful completion, participants will receive a Certificate in Minimal Food Processing Techniques, recognized for its alignment with international standards and industry best practices by Faculty of Food Safety and Quality, IGMPI.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing with placement assistance to its participants. The robust placement cell comprises of senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. We are engaged in promoting the employability of our participants by maintaining good rapport and relation with HR cell and recruiting managers of leading food and agriculture companies across the globe. The efforts of our placement cell also include helping with professional resume writing, interview skills & conducting mock interviews etc.

In recent months the Institute has witnessed more and more participation from professionals working global food giants like Britannia Industries Ltd., Hindustan Unilever Ltd., Kohinoor Foods Ltd. (Satnam Overseas Ltd.), LT Foods Ltd. (Daawat), McCain Foods India Pvt. Ltd., Mondelez India Foods Pvt. Ltd. (Cadbury), Haldiram’s, Mother Dairy, MTR Foods Pvt. Ltd. (Orkla), Nestle India Ltd., Amul, Parle Agro Pvt. Ltd., Venkys India Ltd., Vimta Labs, Nexus Test Labs, PepsiCo India, Patanjali, Heritage Food Ltd., Kwality Dairy India Ltd., KRBL Ltd., etc.

Future career prospects

Completing a specialized course in minimally processed foods will position individuals for leading roles in the evolving food industry. They will gain expertise in preserving nutritional value and sensory quality while meeting rigorous safety standards. Graduates can pursue careers as food technologists, quality assurance managers, and product development leaders, equipped to innovate and meet rising consumer demand for healthier food options worldwide.

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