Post Graduate Diploma/Executive Diploma in Flavour Technology (PGFT/EDFT)

The Post Graduate Diploma/Executive Diploma in Flavour Technology will help students to develop their skills in the areas of Flavours. They will gain a deeper understanding of the quality testing, safety and analysis of enriching elements of Flavours. With developed skills in product and process development for the Flavour industry, students /professionals will be able to work in industry and research Institutes. India has been a leading Flavour-producing, consuming and exporting country of the world since recorded history.

In order to enhance the knowledge in the area of Flavours, FFSQ, IGMPI has designed this programme. This is undertaken through theoretical knowledge and practical skill as both are essential to master the field of Flavour Industry.

The objective of this programme is to give knowledge about types of Flavours, their classification, importance of each and every Flavour, areas of their production, crop diversification, quality assurance mechanism. On completion of this programme student will be able to explain the advanced processing of Flavours. You can apply the various concepts of chemistry in preservation and processing; also analyse the effect of various processing techniques on the quality of spices and condiments.

The programme has been designed for professionals, students aspiring to work in the field of Flavours, all involved in implementing and maintaining product quality systems, quality control and quality assurance personnel, new product development personnel.

Programme Structure

Module 1: Introduction to Flavour Science and Technology

History and importance of flavors in food industries, Classification of flavors: natural, nature-identical, synthetic, Regulatory aspects of flavor usage

Module 2: Food Matrix and Flavor Interactions: Importance and Uses of individual Flavour

Influence of proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates on flavor binding, Flavor release mechanisms in different food matrices

Module 3: Processing of Flavonoids and their Extraction

Module 4: Encapsulation and Flavor Delivery Systems

Microencapsulation, spray drying, extrusion, nanoemulsions, Controlled release and stability in food processing, Advances in flavor protection technologies

Module 5: Area and Production requirements of Industry

Module 6: Flavour Formulation, Chemistry and Application

Aroma and taste-active compounds (aldehydes, ketones, esters, terpenes, sulfur compounds, etc.), Flavor precursors in raw materials, Maillard reaction, lipid oxidation, and enzymatic flavor generation, Principles of flavor blending and balancing, Designing sweet, savory, and umami profiles, Natural vs. artificial flavor creation

Module 7: Biotechnology and Natural Flavor Production

Enzyme-assisted and microbial flavor generation, Fermentation-derived flavors, Trends in clean-label and sustainable flavor production

Module 8: Food Safety in Flavour Industry

Module 9: Quality Assurance and Quality Control in Flavour Industry

Module 10: Analytical Techniques in Flavor Science

Chromatographic and spectroscopic tools (GC-MS, LC-MS, HPLC, NMR), Electronic noses and tongues, Extraction techniques for volatile and non-volatile flavor compounds, Isolation and analysis of natural flavors, Sensory panels and consumer testing design

Module 11: Supply Chain Technology for Flavours

Module 12: Application of Sensory Evaluation-New product development, Product specifications

Module 13: Flavor Applications in Food Industries

Beverages, bakery, confectionery, dairy, snacks, and meat products, Market-driven flavor innovation

Module 14: Entrepreneurship Development in Flavour Industry

Module 15: Recent Advances in Flavor Technology

Digital flavor design and AI applications, Health-driven flavors (salt, sugar, and fat reduction), Plant-based and alternative protein flavor systems

Module 16: Laboratory demonstration, practical’s and instrument handling

Module 17: Industry based Case Studies: Dairy, beverages, bakery, and meat products

Module 18: Capstone Project

Eligibility

Graduates in any discipline are eligible for our Post Graduate Diploma, Executive Diploma and Professional Certifications Programmes. 10+2 pass-outs are eligible for our Under Graduate Diploma and Diploma holders of two to three years course duration are also eligible for the PG Diploma.

Programme Duration

The minimum duration to complete the PG diploma programme is 12 months and maximum is 24 months. The minimum duration to complete the executive diploma programme is 6 months and maximum is 12 months.

Programme Mode

Registrations are currently open for regular and Part-time (Online Live Classes) both modes.

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 after successful completion; the participants will be awarded Post Graduate Diploma/Executive Diploma in Flavour Technology by Faculty of Food Safety and Quality, IGMPI.

Discipline in Classes and Examination

Every student is required to observe a disciplined behaviour during her/his classes, assessments & examinations and to follow instructions from the Professors. Any act of indiscipline may result into discredit & it will be mentioned in her/his academic report.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

For the Post Graduate Diploma and Undergraduate Diploma Programmes, we will provide placement assistance after the completion of the programme. The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing placement assistance to its students. The robust placement cell comprises senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. 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 with global healthcare like , Jhpiego, SELCO Foundation, TATA Foundation, Samarthan NGO, PSI, UNICEF, WHO, HCL Foundation, IPE Global, Optum, PATH, AIIMS, Action against Hunger, Ekta Shakti Foundation, Seva Foundation, India HIV-AIDS Alliance, HLFPPT, Deepak Foundation, Novartis, LalPath Labs Ltd., Fortis Healthcare Ltd., HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd., Indraprastha Medical Corporation Ltd., Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd., Piramal Enterprises Ltd., Wockhardt Ltd., Cactus Communications, Public Health Foundations of India, Cytel, Religare Health Insurance Company Ltd., Deloitte, DuPont Sustainable Solutions, Bain & Company, Alvarez & Marsal, McKinsey & Company, etc. The IGMPI’s Corporate Resource Division actively recommends our students and training participants for various job requirements and specialized roles to Human Resource, Talent Acquisition as well as the heads of various departments in Pharmaceutical, Healthcare industries on regular basis.

Future career prospects

Faculty of Food Safety and Quality, IGMPI’s online programme is a professional programme targeted to cater the food industry needs trained food professionals. The information, guidance, practical training and off programme completion certificate will provide the participant with not one but many opportunities in the industry. This would come true in the form of job roles and positions like that of Flavour Expert, Quality Assurance Executives, R&D Managers, Production Managers, Food consultants, Executive Chef and many more.

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Last date for submitting completed Application Form: 17^th Aug 2026.

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