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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Novel Technologies for Food Processing and Shelf-Life Extension is an online course by IIT Kharagpur. The course can be accessed by the learners on the platform of Swayam, the online education platform by the Government of India. The course is structured for the duration of 12 weeks. Novel Technologies for Food Processing and Shelf-Life Extension Certification Course, offered by Swayam, is an AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) FDP course.

Novel Technologies for Food Processing and Shelf-Life Extension Certification can be pursued by undergraduate and postgraduate students in food science and technology and agricultural engineering, chemical engineering and biochemical engineering. The course by IIT Kharagpur will discuss food processing, food products manufacturing and shelf life extension.

The Highlights

Online programme
Undergraduate level
E-certificate
AICTE-approved course
Offered by Swayam

Programme Offerings

Certificate of completion
Conceptual understanding
AICTE-approved certificate

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 1000	yes	IIT Kharagpur

The course is a free programme. But, the learners will have to make the payment of the Novel Technologies for Food Processing and Shelf-Life Extension Certification Fee to get awarded the certificate. The fee basically is the fee for the proctored examination that will be held at any of the designated centres.

Novel Technologies for Food Processing and Shelf-Life Extension Fee Structure

Name of the Course	Fee Amount in INR
Novel Technologies for Food Processing and Shelf-Life Extension	INR 1000 (Exam Fee)

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

The learner needs to complete the assignments and attend the exam to get the certificate of the Novel Technologies for Food Processing and Shelf-Life Extension online course. Scoring 75% score in the exam and 25% score in assignments is compulsory to get hold of the certificate of completion.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Food Technology

Novel Technologies for Food Processing and Shelf-Life Extension Certification Syllabus will render the learners a thorough knowledge of:

Digital soil mapping
Shelf life extension of oils
Preparation and storage of food
Chemical changes in food during processing
Concept of Hurdle technology

Who it is for

Chemical EngineerFood ScientistFood InspectorBiochemical EngineerChemical PathologistFood Engineer

Novel Technologies for Food Processing and Shelf-Life Extension Classes is an ideal programme for:

Admission Details

Enroll in the Novel Technologies for Food Processing and Shelf-Life Extension Training by following these steps:

Step 1- Register and log in to the Swayam portal.

Step 2- Browse the official URL https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc22_ag03/preview

Step 3- And then, enroll in the programme.

The Syllabus

Introduction to food processing, preservation and quality
Basic principles & methods
Water activity vs. food stability
Structure-function relationship

Chemical changes in food during processing
Browning reactions (enzymatic and non-enzymatic)
Protein interactions
Carbohydrate interactions

High pressure processing and Membrane technologies in food processing.

Food irradiation, RF & microwave heating
Super critical fluid extraction

Food extrusion technology
RTE snack foods
Textured vegetable protein
Rice and dal analogues

Hurdle technology concept
Natural antimicrobials & bacteriocin
Freeze drying

Controlled atmosphere storage of food grains
Ozone, microwave treatment for disinfestation of grains
Detection of spoilage in grains.

Modified atmosphere packaging
Active packaging, and
Edible coating of fruits & vegetables.

Extraction and processing of oil
Mechanical expellers
Solvent extraction
Refining
Hydrogenation
Winterization

Shelf life extension of oils using natural antioxidants
Concept and measurement of rancidity

Microencapsulation of bioactive, and
Technology of oil powder

Functional foods and Nutraceuticals
Ready-to-eat therapeutic food, micronutrient fortified high energy bar, gluten free bread, carbonated cereal beverage.

Evaluation process

An exam will be held at one of the examination centers for the learners who want to have the certificate of the Novel Technologies for Food Processing and Shelf-Life Extension Certification by Swayam.

Instructors

IIT Kharagpur Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Is the Novel Technologies for Food Processing and Shelf-Life Extension online course free or paid programme?

The programme is basically free of cost. However, if any of the learners want to have the certificate from IIT Kharagpur, they will have to pay the (exam) fee.

2: What are the certification requirement of the online certification?

The certification requirements of the programme are that the learner must appear for the exam and score 75% marks along with 25% marks in assignments.

3: Name of the faculty who teaches the online programme?

The online programme is taught by Prof. Hari Niwas Mishra.

4: How much time does the learner need to complete the programme?

The learner can complete the programme within 12 weeks.

5: Is the certificate provided after the course recognized and valid?

Yes, the course certificate is approved by the AICTE.