FOOD PRODUCTION

Hello Dheeraj,
Food processing is a modern practice that improves distributional efficiency and enhances the marketing of the food products. It is considered as a branch of food science, where a set of methods and techniques are used to transform raw ingredients into food for safe consumption by humans or animals. Though, food processing existed even during prehistoric period, the technology input to enhance preservation of food, flavour, etc. and to reduce the toxins in the food product is relatively new and has revolutionized the entire food industry.
Research scientists: Research scientists work towards enhancing yield, flavour, nutritive value, etc. of packaged food, so that they have greater acceptance among consumers.
Food technologists: The fundamental work of food technologist is to offer techniques for preservation, conservation and processing of food items to be packaged. Additionally, they check the compliance of procedure during the food processing and ensure that there is no contamination and adulteration. Ensuring top quality nutritional value in the food products by putting quality raw materials is an additional job for a food technologist.
Engineers: The food processing industry is so broad that it employs the services of various engineers for planning, designing, improving and maintaining the entire processing system of a unit.
Organic chemists: Qualified professionals in organic chemistry working in food processing industry ensure that there is proper method to convert raw materials to processed food.
Biochemists: Looking after the flavour, texture, storage, quality of packaged food products, biochemists ensure that there is nothing the consumers have to complain about.
Analytical chemists: Working as quality analyst and checker, analytical chemists ensure prime quality packaging of foods and beverages.

To become a chef you must have a professional culinary training. To start your career as a chef you must complete your class X to join the Diploma Course in Food Craft. In order to opt for a degree course in Culinary Arts one must complete 10+2 in any stream.
- Some of the institutes offering training are :
*Indian Institute of Hotel Management and Culinary Arts
*International Institute of Hotel Management
*IHM Meerut
*Christ University
*Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration
For more, you may refer to the below link :
https://hospitality.shiksha.com/bachelor-in-hotel-management-in-india-categorypage-6-84-264-0-0-1-1-2-0-none-1-0
- As a chef, you have wide range of career prospects.
You can be appointed in varied places like hotels, restaurants, air catering, railway catering etc.
You can be a food writer.
You can start up a business of your own.
You also have a chance to go abroad and get job opportunities in hotels as the Indian recipes are the most demanded ones now a days.
- As a chef you can get attractive salary and other benefits. The salary range differs in consideration to your experience and place where you work.

Hi Kareena,
Food production is the process of transforming raw ingredients into prepared food products. Food production includes industries that take raw food products and convert them into marketable food items. Home food production includes converting produce into forms for long-term storage.
Catering is the activity of providing food and beverage for events. Caterers, which are either independent vendors or individuals within a particular department of a facility (such as a hotel, restaurant, institution, venue, etc.).
Catering is provided at a full range of events, including business meetings, conferences, exhibitions, special events, weddings, and other social occasions. In addition to responsibilities for food and beverage, many caterers also handle event decor, A/V and other aspects of the program.
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Hi Garvit,
The eligibility depends on the type of course that you wish to pursue , the details of some courses is stated below:
Diploma –Class 10th pass from a recognised board with minimum 40% marks.
Bachelor's Degree: Class 10+2 examination with at least 50% marks.
Post-graduation degree: Bachelor's degree from a recognised university with at least 45% marks.
Graduate & PG programs may also require you to appear in entrance exams such as NCHMCT,AIMA UGAT, E-CHAT etc.
Please refer to the article for colleges:
https://www.shiksha.com/top-10-colleges-offering-culinary-courses-in-india-article-10930-1
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