Food Science and Nutrition is one of the most applied and interdisciplinary subject in our present educational system concerns with the field of science. It gives main emphasis on food, nutrition, diet, food preservation, product development, food quality analysis, food safety and Quality. Since inception, the department offers programmes with the focus to produce quality human resources with relevant knowledge, skills and values to bring holistic health in the community, national as a whole.
To become a centre of excellence in development and dissemination of creative and innovative knowledge in the field of food science and nutrition.
Duration: 2 years full time postgraduate program with four semesters
Eligibility
Pass in UG with Home Science / Nutrition & Dietetics / Food Service Management & Dietetics / Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics. B.Sc. Life Science course with Biochemistry at allied level. *B.Voc Food Processing eligible at 20% level
Duration: 3 years full time undergraduate course divided into 6 semesters.
Eligibility
A Pass in +2 with Physics/Biology/Botany & Zoology/Computer Science with Chemistry (General) For Vocation: Vocational papers: Home Science/Nutrition/Dietetics/Child Development/Nursing
Co-scholastic Courses
Certificate courses
Add on course
Career prospects
Laboratory Facilities
Instruments available
MoU signed
Consultancy
Diet care centre
Established under the department to offer consultancy in the areas of balanced diet, weight management, diabetic and hypertension to members of faculties and students.
Food Analysis
| S. No | Analysis Parameters | Base Charge (Per sample) ₹ | Base Charge + GST (18%) (Per sample) ₹ |
| QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS | |||
| 1 | Alkaloids |
200 |
236 |
| 2 | Terpenoids | ||
| 3 | Phenolic compounds | ||
| 4 | Flavanoids | ||
| 5 | Tannins | ||
| 6 | Saponins | ||
| 7 | Glycosides | ||
| 8 | Carbohydrates | ||
| NUTRITIVE ANALYSIS | |||
| 9 | Ash Moisture Total solids | 100 | 118 |
| 10 | Titrable acidity | 100 | 118 |
| 11 | Total sugar | 100 | 118 |
| 12 | Polyphenols | 100 | 118 |
| 13 | Carbohydrates | 100 | 118 |
| 14 | Fat | 150 | 177 |
| 15 | Crude fibre | 100 | 118 |
| 16 | Protein | 100 | 118 |
| Invitro Biological Assays | |||
| 17 | Invitro antioxidant activity (per assay) | 1000 | 1180 |
| 18 | Invitro antidiabetic activity (per assay) | 1000 | 1180 |
| 19 | Invitro antiinflammatory activity | 1000 | 1180 |
| 20 | Invitro antiarthritic activity | 1000 | 1180 |
Campus company
Clubs
S.NO | NAME OF THE FACULTY | DESIGNATION |
1 | Dr. A. SWARNALATHA | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (SG I) & DEAN |
2 | Dr. N. ANJUTHA PRABHA | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR |
3 | G. THILAGAVATHY | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR |
4 | C. K. SRUTHI | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR |
5 | JAYALAKSHMI. J. MENON | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR |
6 | A. SWATHI | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR |
7 | JOSHNI MARIA JOY | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR |
Projects sanctioned
Faculty Name | Project Title | Grant (₹) | Funding Agency |
Dr. A. Swarnalatha | Formulation and physiochemical analysis of plant based probiotic yogurt from Coconut milk and finger millet milk using RSM | 10.000 | Nehru Group of Institutions |
Dr. A. Swarnalatha
| Upscaling agriculture waste
| 2,50,000 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre (IEDC), DST |
Dr. A. Swarnalatha | Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana Skill Training Programmes- Impact Analysis on Socio-economic and Demand Supply Characteristics: A study of four southern districts of Tamil Nadu | 4,50,000 | Indian Counsil of Social Science Research (ICSSR) |
Dr. Kumaraguru | Formulation of therapeutic candy from Pleceranthusambynacus | 2,50,000 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre (IEDC), DST
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Dr. N. Anjutha Prabha | Ecofriendly approach of Hematitie Nanoparticles for effective control of fruit flies | 2,50,000 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre (IEDC), DST
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Date: 15.09.2023
Advertisement for Recruitment of Research Assistant for an ICSSR-funded project
Applications are invited from interested and eligible candidates for the post of Research Assistant for a project funded by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi.
Details are as follows:
Project Entitled: Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana Skill Training Programmes- Impact Analysis on Socio-economic and Demand Supply Characteristics: A study of four southern districts of Tamil Nadu
Project Director: Dr. A. Swarnalatha, Head, Dept. of Food Science and Nutrition
No. of Post: 01
Duration: 6 months Essential Qualification: Post graduate in social science discipline (55% minimum) with NET /M.Phil/ Ph.D
Desired Skills:
1. Prior experience in survey, report writing and data analysis
2. Knowledge of MS Office and SPSS
3. Project-related documentation and administrative work
4. Exposure in field work and must be ready to travel
How to apply: Interested candidates can send their updated CV through email to swarna.latha041@gmail.com latest by 25th September 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed through e-mail about the date and time of the interview.
General Instructions:
• The post is purely temporary and is co-terminus with the project.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to bring all original documents for verification at the time of the interview in support of their eligibility for the post.
• The candidate should not leave before the completion of the project as it is short term project.
• No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview
