Introduction
Our country is blessed with an abundance of fruit and vegetable
crop. In order to avoid post harvest losses, it becomes imperative
to preserve the product. As a result food preservation industries
have emerged everywhere. Alongside, the demand for trained
personnel in the field has also increased substantially. Successful
processing and preservation of foods can lead to number of economic
activities like newer techniques of fruit and vegetable
preservation, starting up a small- scale industry or production
unit or developing new products, etc. But one must posses the
required expertise and skills to run food preservation as a
profitable business.
Objectives
After reading this course you will be able to:
To understand the science involved in preservation
To employ the principles and techniques for preservation of fruits
and vegetables.
Job Oppurtunities
1. Self employment: Running a small scale industry or production
unit manufacturing various preserved products from vegetables and
fruits.
Running hobby /demonstration classes 2. Wage employment: Purchase
assistant, production supervisor, assistant quality control
supervisor;
Technical assistant; laboratory assistant, in food preservation
industry, carrying centers.
Instructor for food preservation and related work experience in
schools, colleges, ITI's and Polytechnics
Sales representative of food industries
Entry Qualification
Education : Class X pass
Course Duration
One Year. The credit can be transferred against any one academic
course.
Scheme of study
Theory - 40%, Practical - 60%
Scheme of Examination
Internal Assessment: 10 marks
External Examination: 90 marks
Practical: 50 marks
Theory: 40 marks