CAREER IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY

• 05 Aug
• 2020

• Empire college
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 Who is a food technologist?

A vast variety of food items are available in the market. Have you ever wondered who brings in ideas to make countless varieties of food items? There is a lot of hard work and expertise behind it by the food technologists. They are responsible to maintain food quality and to check its processing and manufacturing. They also do research related to cooking, preserving and packaging of food items. They are responsible to conduct safety and quality checks of packaged foods. While preparing new food items, they have to ensure that it is not harmful to our health.

Job Roles of a Food Technologist

The different job roles of a food technologist are

Research Scientists - They work to enhance the quality, flavour and nutritional value of packaged foods so as to increase the number of consumers and offer a better product.

1. Quality Manager - A quality manager is responsible to maintain the standards keeping the legalities in mind. Being a QM, you will be responsible to manage internal and external requirements both in terms of the food product and customer satisfaction.
2. Food Technologist - A food technologist is responsible for determining the safety, quality and legalities associated with a food product. Being a food technologist you will either be working in the manufacturing unit of a food product or in developing recipes of food and beverages.
3. Nutritional Therapist - Here, your responsibility will be to deal with the food and food habits of people suffering from various diseases who have to go on a diet.
4. Technical Brewer - A technical brewer is responsible for brewing, packaging and marketing of beer for beer factories or restaurants.
5. Food Blogger/Vlogger - This profile got attention and recognition recently. This is an attractive profile. You will travel around the world, enjoy different cuisines and make a video or a blog about your experience and the particular cuisine. If you have thorough knowledge about food cuisines and varieties, it will be an added advantage.

Employment Sectors of a Food Technologist

The various sectors or fields where you can be employed after obtaining a degree in food technology are Food processing and production units, quality assurance units, food marketing, food business management, processing and distribution units, hotels, laboratories, beer factories etc.

How can you be a food technologist?

If you have completed higher secondary with qualifying marks in science specialisation, you are eligible to get admission for a degree in food technology and processing course. If you are interested in learning about food processing or finding new recipes, you will enjoy pursuing this degree. You have opportunities to pursue masters also for better opportunities and career.

This is a job sector which is getting much attention nowadays. Don’t you think it is interesting to find new recipes, cook a variety of foods, check its safety and quality? It’s a kind of experiment. Here at Empire College of Science, Malappuram, the best paramedical college in Kerala offers a variety of courses for you to be successful in your career. Don’t wait to choose the best for you.

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