FAGAS, an association of the Department of Food Science and Processing Management, organized a Workshop on “Novel usage on Natural Preservatives” at MCHM-Kitchen on 18.3.2022 at 1.30 pm. totally 23 students (12 II year) students and  (11 I year) students from our department  eagerly participated in this workshop. It was presented to the students, which includes theoretical and hands- on training program with manufacturing food products by using natural preservatives. Ms. M. Ragadeepa Assistant Professor, Dept Food and Dairy Technology, Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College, was the trainer, began the activity with an elaborate explanation of the natural preservatives and pros & cons of preservatives in Sherbat, Flavoured milk, Protein ball and Squash preparations.  At the end of the day the students gathered an appreciable level of practical knowledge about the preparation of novel foods as well as increase shelf life by using the natural preservatives with utmost satisfaction.