Category Archives: food science

An alumni interaction session on pursuing higher education was organized by FAGAS, an association of the Department of Food Science and Processing Management & Alumni Cell for III year students on 23.10.2021 in G14 Class room at 12.30pm. Ms.Hema.S (Batch2018-21) spoke about the requisite skills to become a successful person after pursuing post graduation in this field. She said that the line of action should be initiated right from today for those with passion to begin their career. She also mentioned various opportunities available and the rewarding experiences that she is having right now in Karunya University. Totally 14 students of our department participated in this interaction session. The topics of interaction were:

1. Higher studies
2. Recent trends in Food processing
3. Entrance Examination to pursue higher studies

The Health & Nutrition club of the department of FSPM conducted a session on “Importance of Low Salt intake in Diet” for the club students. The student coordinator , Mr.R.Blesson from the department of MCHM welcomed the gathering and conducted the event. Totally 15 students eagerly participated and benefited from it. They enjoyed and said that it was an informative session and would be very useful for them in their future. The sole aim of the activity conducted was to impart skills to the target group. This will build their confidence and inculcate a sense of social responsibility among the students.

The Department of Marine Catering & Hotel Management and the Department of Food Science and  Processing Management have jointly organized a Workshop on “Bakery Craft and Confectionery skills” on 19.10.2021. 53 (III year) students from MC&HM, 27 (II &III year) students from FS &PM, totally 80 students  eagerly participated in this program. The workshop started with the welcome speech which was delivered by Ms.P.Harine, III B.Sc., FSPM and the chief guest introduction was given by Mr.K.Perumal Kannan, Asst.Professor, Department of MC&HM. This workshop was presented to the students which includes theoretical, practical oriented workshop cum demonstration, hands on training program with manufacturing aspects. Chef Kaleeswaran Honorary Secretary of Karaikudi Bakery Owners Association was a resource person this Program. The activity began with an elaborate explanation of the millet cookies, Dough nuts, Danish Pastries, different varities of Rolls & Breads and different varieties of Cakes & Gateau preparations. The program ended with a vote of thanks given by Mr.K.Jagadesh, III B.Sc, MC&HM. Feedback was collected and it shows students were satisfied with this workshop.

FAGAS, an association of the Department of Food Science and Processing Management& EDP Cell jointly organized an Webinar entitled “How to become an Entrepreneur” on 19.10.2021 through this link https://meet.google.com/lookup/fcfel7kuiq?authuser=0&hs=179  between 6.00 and 6.30 pm. The resource person of this webinar is Mr.Jim waltre, trainer for IBPS& Financial Adviser explained about the steps involved in getting the loan to start a small scale industry. He also enlightened the students about the loan formalities and procedures to start a business which is a part of Food Entrepreneurship & Food Regulation and Plant Management course. This webinar would definitely help students to get an idea about getting a loan for starting up a small scale enterprise. The session was interactive and the resource persons answered the participant’s queries. Totally 36 students of our department (I, II and III year students )got benefited from this webinar. The feedback of this webinar was collected from the students and the feedback showed that the students were highly satisfied with this webinar.

To commemorate “World Food Day – 16^th October 2021” Culinary Club of Marine Catering and Hotel Management & FAGAS association and Health and Nutrition Club of the Department of Food Science and Processing Management celebrated World Food day on the theme of Our actions are our future- Better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life through this link (https://meet.google.com/gwm-owtk-djg). Mr.R.Viswam, Final year student, Dept of MCHM welcomed the gathering. A key note address on World Food day was given by Ms.Jegadeeswari of III B.Sc, FSPM & Mr.Jeyasurya of III B.Sc, MCHM. The main aim of this program was to enlighten the spirit of the World food Day. Various competitions like Quiz and Poster presentation were conducted for the students. They were motivated not to waste food highlighting the wastage of money and efforts which is not good for anyone. Ms.P.Harine of III B.Sc FSPM delivered a valedictory speech about the importance of World Food Day. Totally 70 students of both departments (26 students from FSPM &44 from MCHM) participated and got benefited in this program.  At the end of the session feedback was collected from the students and the analysis showed that most of them were highly satisfied with this program.

FAGAS an association from the Department of Food Science and Processing Management of Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathy College of Science, Madurai as a part of its extension activity recorded and aired programme on the theme of “Our actions are our future- Better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life” through SLCS’s Community Radio Shyamalavani on 09.10.2021 at 12.30 pm.  Totally two students from II B.Sc FSPM gave an enthusiastic talk on the importance and history of world food day. This programme would be beneficial for all the persons to know about the consumption of healthy foods in our day today life.

FAGAS an Association from the Department of Food Science and Processing Management of Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathy College of Science, Madurai organized an extension activity at NeduMadurai through “Awareness Programme on Consumption of low cost nutritious foods” on 28.09.2021.  The students of III BSc FSPM conducted a survey among the rural people an d concluded that there is a minimum intake of millets and pulses in their daily dietary pattern. Ms.R. Gunalini student of III BSc FSPM enumerated the overall benefits of using millets and pulses in day today life. Finally to create awareness we provided Green gram incorporated ragi laddu to all the participants. Totally 14 students participated in this extension activity.

The Department of Food Science and Processing Management organized an Online Parents Teachers Meeting for the II& III year Students on 09.09.2021 through google meet (https://meet.google.com/lookup/cm2zvugowj?authuser=1&hs=179). The main objective of this meeting is to create a common platform, where Teachers and Parents join together to discuss student’s performance in CIA-I and devise ways to enrich their learning experience. Usually this happens by meeting each other in our premises. This time it was arranged on a digital platform like Google Meet. Around 26 parents participated in the 1^st Parent Teachers Meeting of this academic year. Parents became aware of the institute’s rules and regulations, methodologies of teaching & learning for the overall welfare of the students. Parents were encouraged to appreciate student’s participation in all the academic activities. The students are advised to use an N-list for the assignment preparation and also suggested to read a lot of English news paper to improve their vocabulary. Most of the parents questioned about the placement opportunities and internship in the next semester and also they requested us to make some necessary arrangements for the same The Parent- Teachers Meeting came to an end with the conclusion that the progress and development of the students depend on the joint efforts of parents and teachers.

To commemorate “National nutrition week celebration, FAGAS association from  the Department of Food Science and Processing Management & Health and Nutrition Club jointly celebrated a nutrition week   on the theme of “Feeding Smart Right from Start” for our students of II &III Year from 1.9.21 to 7.9.21 through Google meet (https://meet.google.com/lookup/bffkmrhly2) at 9.30 am in F26 classroom. The program was inaugurated by the guest speaker Ms.Shivpoornima. Various competitions like Drawing, Quiz, Doodle art, and Vegetable carving were conducted for our department students to showcase their talents. Mrs. Gunasundari, librarian of our College, delivered a valedictory speech about the importance of nutrition for all. Totally 27 students participated in the entire program and got benefited from this program. The feedback of the program was collected and over all analysis showed that the students were highly satisfied.

To commemorate “National nutrition week celebration, the Department of Food Science and Processing Management & Health and Nutrition Club jointly organized a Webinar  on the theme “Feeding Smart Right from Start” for the students on 01.09.2021 through google meet (https://meet.google.com/lookup/bffkmrhly2) at 9.30am in F26 classroom . To create awareness on the importance of nutrition among students Ms.A.ShivPoornima, Freelance Nutritionist, highlighted on organic food and its exploitation, iceberg phenomena, neophobia and food acceptance, food vs. habits and adult food preferences. Totally 27 students of II&III Year FSPM and 4 faculty members of our department participated and got benefited in this program. The session was interactive and the resource person answered all the queries raised by the participants related to the program. The feedback of the program was collected from the students and the analysis showed that the   program was highly informative to all the students