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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. Participants will learn about post-harvest handling, preservation techniques, quality control, and value-added product development. The course combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on training to prepare students for careers in the food processing industry.

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Course Duration

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

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

Eligibility Criteria

  • Minimum educational qualification: High school diploma (10+2) or equivalent

  • Preferred background: Science, agriculture, or food technology (not mandatory)

Course Modules

  1. Introduction to Fruit & Vegetable Processing

    • Importance of processing

    • Industry trends and opportunities

  2. Post-Harvest Physiology & Handling

    • Factors affecting quality

    • Storage techniques (cold storage, controlled atmosphere storage)

  3. Processing Technologies

    • Washing, peeling, cutting, and blanching

    • Thermal processing (canning, pasteurization)

    • Dehydration & freeze-drying

    • Fermentation & pickling

  4. Preservation Techniques

    • Use of preservatives (natural & chemical)

    • High-pressure processing (HPP) & pulsed electric field (PEF)

  5. Value-Added Product Development

    • Jams, jellies, sauces, and concentrates

    • Ready-to-eat (RTE) and ready-to-cook (RTC) products

  6. Quality Control & Food Safety

    • HACCP, GMP, and food safety standards

    • Microbial and chemical quality testing

  7. Packaging & Shelf-Life Enhancement

    • Packaging materials & methods

    • Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP)

  8. Waste Utilization & By-Product Management

    • Extraction of pectin, fibers, and bioactive compounds

    • Sustainable waste management practices

Practical Training

  • Hands-on sessions in processing units

  • Industry visits to food processing plants

  • Lab work on product development and quality testing

Career Opportunities

  • Food processing technician

  • Quality control supervisor

  • Production manager in F&V processing units

  • Entrepreneur in small-scale food processing

  • Research assistant in food technology

Certification

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Certificate in Fruit & Vegetable Processing Technology, recognized by industry and academic institutions.

Who Should Enroll?

  • Aspiring food technologists

  • Farmers & agri-entrepreneurs

  • Professionals in the food industry

  • Individuals seeking self-employment in food processing

This course equips learners with the technical skills needed to excel in the growing fruit and vegetable processing sector.