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Certificate in Fruit & Vegetable Processing Technology

Certificate in Fruit & Vegetable Processing Technology

Original price was: ₹7,000.0.Current price is: ₹3,500.0.

This certificate program provides comprehensive training in the principles and practices of fruit and vegetable processing. Students will learn about preservation techniques, quality control, packaging, and food safety regulations to produce high-quality processed products. The course combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on practical training to prepare students for careers in the food processing industry.

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Course Duration:

  • Total Duration: 3 to 6 months (depending on institution)

  • Mode of Delivery: Classroom lectures, lab sessions, industry visits

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Minimum education: 10th/12th pass (Science/Agriculture background preferred)

  • Basic understanding of food science (advantageous but not mandatory)

Course Modules/Syllabus:

1. Introduction to Fruit & Vegetable Processing

  • Importance of processing

  • Overview of the food processing industry

  • Global trends and market demand

2. Post-Harvest Physiology & Handling

  • Factors affecting quality (ripening, spoilage, storage conditions)

  • Sorting, grading, and washing techniques

3. Preservation & Processing Techniques

  • Thermal Processing: Canning, pasteurization, blanching

  • Dehydration & Drying: Sun drying, tray drying, freeze-drying

  • Fermentation & Pickling

  • Freezing & Cold Storage

  • Minimal Processing & Ready-to-Eat Products

4. Food Safety & Quality Control

  • HACCP, GMP, and FSSAI regulations

  • Microbial safety & shelf-life testing

  • Sensory evaluation & nutritional analysis

5. Packaging & Labeling

  • Types of packaging materials (glass, metal, plastic, aseptic)

  • Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP)

  • Labeling laws & consumer information

6. By-Product Utilization & Waste Management

  • Extraction of pectin, oils, and natural colors

  • Composting and recycling in processing

7. Practical Training & Industry Applications

  • Hands-on sessions in processing units

  • Case studies of successful processing businesses

  • Visit to fruit/vegetable processing plants

Career Opportunities:

  • Job Roles: Food technologist, quality control officer, production supervisor, R&D assistant, packaging specialist

  • Industries: Food processing companies, export units, agricultural cooperatives, startups in health foods

Certification:

Upon successful completion, participants receive a “Certificate in Fruit & Vegetable Processing Technology”, recognized by food industry employers.

Why Enroll?

✔ Gain expertise in high-demand food processing skills
✔ Practical exposure to modern processing technologies
✔ Enhance employability in agri-food sectors

Interested? Contact [Institute Name] for admission details!

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