Category Archives: food science

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

FAGAS Association from the  Department of Food Science and Processing Management and Health & Nutrition Club jointly organized a Breast Feeding Week Celebration on the theme “Protect breastfeeding: a shared responsibility“. Based on this, two competitions were conducted for the students of SLCS on 07.08.2021.

Online quiz Contest was held on the “Importance and benefits of Breast Feeding” through Google meet(https://forms.gle/6Snus5ZpggD8N89e7)& Drawing competition was also held on the theme entitled “Joy of Breast Feeding” through Google meet (https://forms.gle/1ZHjPNLTrxgfQkmM9). The main motto of these activities focus on how breastfeeding contributes to the survival, health and wellbeing of all.  Totally 26 students (22 student from FSPM & 4 from Health and Nutrition Club )participated in this program and got benefited.

The Department of Food Science and Processing Management inaugurated the Department Association in the name of “FAGAS” on 31-07-2021 in F26 room through this link https://meet.google.com/lookup/eawvdj6hlc?authuser=1&hs=179 around 12.00 noon. The association was initiated by the Head of the Department Ms.A.Sona. She addressed the gathering and announced the nominated FAGAS Association members. Ms. U.Jegatheeswari final year student has been elected as President, Ms.S.B. Krishna Nivetha, Second year student is Vice president and Ms.M.Atchaya, second year student is secretary of this association. Mrs.P.Deeplakshmi Assistant Professor explained the role of each member and other committee members with regard to future plans for conducting the Department activities through this association.  Totally 27 students were participated in this program.

To commemorate “World Hepatitis day” the Department of Food Science and Processing Management & Health and Nutrition Club jointly organized an Online quiz Contest on the theme of Hepatitis Can’t Wait for the students on 28.07.2021 in https://forms.gle/dSmihEXAv3GfxBSo8. To create awareness among students Ms.A.Sona, Head of the Department, high lightened the meaning of Hepatitis, Symptoms, foods to be included & excluded in our diet in F26 Classroom through this link https://meet.google.com/lookup/eawvdj6hlc?authuser=1&hs=179 at 3.30pm. Around 25 students of our Department participated and got benefited in this program.

The Department of Food Science and Processing Management organized a Webinar on “Effective use of N List for literature survey to design a new food product” on 21-07-2021 at3.30pminF26roomthroughthishttps://meet.google.com/lookup/fcfel7kuiq?authuser=0&hs=179 link around The resource person of this webinar is Mrs.M.Guna Sundari, the Asst. librarian of our college, explained about the steps involved in N-list link for downloading the e-books and e- journal. The resource person also enlightened the students about how to do a literature survey which is a part of Food design and its practical course. This webinar would definitely help students to get an idea about N-LIST for downloading E-journal and books which will be useful for the students to identify the problem and to develop a new food product. The session was interactive and the resource persons answered the participants queries. Totally 25 students of FSPM I&II year 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.

The Department of Food Science and Processing Management & Career Counselling cell jointly organized a Career counselling session on requisite skill to become a successful person for the II&III B.Sc Food Science students on 16.07.2021 in F26 room through https://meet.google.com/vmh-mpza-smc around 12.30pm Miss.S.Abinaya (Batch2018-21) Production Data Analyst, Ruby Food Products Pvt.Ltd, Madurai spoke about the requisite skills to become a successful person in this field. She said that the line of action should be initiated right from today for those with passion in this field. She also mentioned various opportunities available and the rewarding experiences that one can attain in this field. Totally 25 students of both the years participated in this interaction session. The topics of interaction were:

1.Higher studies

2. Placement

3. Current trends in food processing field

The Department of Food Science and Processing Management & Career Counselling cell jointly organized an Webinar  on Career opportunities in Food Processing Industry”  on 16.07.2021 through https://meet.google.com/vmh-mpzaround11.30pm. at F26 room Mr.Singaravadivel, Independent Director Tamilnadu food grains yard, Madurai was the resource person. He explained in detail about the various career opportunities skills and competencies needed for food processing industry. The Government schemes and technological developments related to food processing were also narrated in detail. This webinar would definitely help students to get an idea about start – ups through effective knowledge transfer. The session was interactive and the resource persons answered the participants queries related to the course. He also highlighted numerous opportunities and scope in the field of Food science and processing management. Totally 36 students of our department participated and got benefited in this program.