Food Technology

Food technology research

Research in food technology encompasses a wide range of areas aimed at improving the safety, quality, nutritional value, and sustainability of food products. Some key areas of research in food technology include:

  1. Food Safety: Research in this area focuses on preventing foodborne illnesses by studying microbial pathogens, developing effective food preservation techniques, and implementing strategies to minimize contamination during processing, storage, and distribution.
  2. Food Processing: This involves developing innovative methods for processing and manufacturing food products to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and maintain nutritional quality. Research may include techniques such as high-pressure processing, ultrasound, and pulsed electric fields.
  3. Food Packaging: Research is conducted to develop packaging materials that prolong shelf life, preserve freshness, and ensure food safety. This includes exploring sustainable packaging options and incorporating active and intelligent packaging technologies.
  4. Nutritional Enhancement: Scientists work to improve the nutritional content of food products by fortifying them with essential vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds. Research also focuses on enhancing the bioavailability of nutrients and developing functional foods with specific health benefits.
  5. Alternative Protein Sources: With the growing demand for sustainable protein sources, research is exploring alternative sources such as plant-based proteins, cultured meat, and insect proteins. Scientists investigate methods to improve taste, texture, and nutritional profile to make these alternatives more appealing to consumers.
  6. Food Waste Reduction: Researchers are developing technologies to reduce food waste throughout the supply chain, including innovative processing methods to utilize by-products and waste streams, as well as implementing strategies to optimize inventory management and distribution.
  7. Precision Agriculture: This area of research utilizes technology such as drones, sensors, and data analytics to optimize agricultural practices, improve crop yields, and reduce environmental impact. Precision agriculture aims to ensure food security while minimizing resource use and environmental degradation.
  8. Sustainable Food Production: Research focuses on developing sustainable agricultural practices, such as organic farming, agroforestry, and aquaponics, to minimize the environmental footprint of food production and promote biodiversity conservation.
  9. Food Authentication and Traceability: With increasing concerns about food fraud and supply chain transparency, research is conducted to develop methods for authenticating food products and ensuring traceability from farm to fork.
  10. Consumer Preferences and Behavior: Understanding consumer preferences, attitudes, and behaviors towards food products is essential for developing successful food innovations. Research in this area may involve sensory evaluation, consumer surveys, and market analysis.

Overall, research in food technology plays a crucial role in addressing global challenges such as food security, sustainability, and public health while driving innovation in the food industry.

Major Area of Research

Food Packaging

Food Preservation

New Food Product Development

Food Process Modeling

Process Equipment Design

Extraction And Utilization of Bioactive Compounds from Food Matrixes

Food Microbiology

Food Safety and Quality

Research Fund

 NoName of the facultyTitle of the ProjectOrder DateDurationFunded ByFunding Amount (Rs.)Status
1Dr.Elsa Cherian, Dr.Lakshmi MohanTransesterification of Rubber seed oil to Bio-diesel using a Novel Nanocatalyst, Derivation of Blended Diesel and its Performance Evaluation for Automobile Engines22.2.233 YearANERT4,45,800In progress
2Dr. Elsa CherianAncthocyanin and Zinc oxide
Nanoparticle incorporated Intelligent
Packaging from Eichornia Crassipes
(Water Hyacinth) Polymers
26.02.20233 YearAPJAKTU CERD RSM134650In progress
3Dr Anju KADevelopment of Instant Tea Capsule26.02.20233 YearAPJAKTU CERD RSM130000In progress
4Dr.Jobil J ArackalDevelopment and fabrication of portative analyzer for quality Determination of Honey Using Sensor Array18.3.231 yearAPJAKTU Student projects28,000In progress
5Dr.Lakshmi MohanDeveloping a metal canister bin for efficient bioremediation of plastic using plastic degrading microbes isolated from soil.7.11.221 yearKerala Start Up mission1,50,000In progress

Research Interest Areas by Faculty Members

SL NO.Name of the FacultyResearch Interest Areas
1  Dr. Girilal MFood Safety and Quality Control
Waste Management and By-Product Utilization
2  Dr. Elsa CherianBiofuel Production
Environmental Engineering
New Product Development
By Product Utilization
3  Er. Sony GeorgeBioremediation
Food Preservation
Drying Characteristics
New Product Development
4  Dr. Anju K AFood Processing and Preservation
Food Safety and Quality
Food Chemistry and Analysis
5  Dr. Lakshmi MohanPhytochemistry
Dietary Phytochemicals
Bioremediation
Microbiology
6  Dr.Jobil J ArackalFood Product Development
Clinical Nutrition
Nutrigenomics  
7  Er. Jayasree Joshi TFood Process Modeling
Grain Storage Engineering
Post-Harvest Engineering
Process Equipment Design
Food Packaging
8  Ms. RosammaFlavor Creation
New Product Development
9  Er.Sruthi RajanNanotechnology
Water Treatment System
Downstream Processing
Enzyme Technology and Biochemical Operations
10  Er. Ajna AlaudeenNon-Thermal Processing
Preservation Technologies Related to Food
Food Packaging
Extraction And Utilization of Bioactive Compounds from Food Matrixes
11  Er. Milintha Mary T PFood Safety
Animal Based Products
Food Science
Food Processing
12  Er.Sariga SFood And Agricultural Processing
Value Addition of Food Commodities,
Design And Development of Food
Equipment’s and Machinery
13 Dr. John Diamond RajMicrowaves
Modelling Milling of Grains
Drying
14Dr. Poojitha PFood Process Engineering
Food Science and Nutrition
Food Microbiology
Dairy Technology
Crop Processing Technology
Food Quality Tests  

Research Publications

 Academic year (2022-2023)

Sl NoName of the facultyArticle TitleJournal / Book Chapter / Conference TitleVolume. Issue/ Month & year
1Girilal MBenefits of Nanocomposite Food Packaging Over Conventional PackagingBook chapter Nano-Innovations in Food Packaging: Functions and ApplicationsApple academic press ISBN: 9781774639726
2Sony George  Optimization of spray drying for coconut
milk powder using response surface
methodology and investigation of the powder properties
Journal Carpathian journal of food science and technology  Volume 14 Issue 4 December 2022
Impact of processing parameters on the quality attributes of spray-dried powders: a reviewJournal Journal of European food research and technologyVolume 249 Issue December 2022  
Benefits of Nanocomposite Food Packaging Over Conventional PackagingBook chapter Nano-Innovations in Food Packaging: Functions and ApplicationsApple academic press ISBN: 9781774639726
3Elsa CherianBiodegradable pots- For sustainable EnvironmentBook chapter Biodegradable materials and their applications Wiley ISBN:9781119905271
4Abdullah SValorization of fruit seeds by polyphenol recovery using microwave assisted aqueous extractionJournal Journal of food measurement and characterizationVolume 17 Issue April 2023
Impact of processing parameters on the quality attributes of spray-dried powders: a reviewJournal Journal of European food research and technologyVolume 249 Issue December 2022
Ultrafltration of cashew apple juice using hollow fbers for shelf life extension: process optimization, fux modelling and storage studyJournal Journal of Food Measurement and CharacterizationVolume 1 December 2022        
Extraction of natural bioactive compounds using clean label technologies and their application as muscle food preservativesJournal Frontiers in sustainable food systems June 2023
5Jobil J ArackalApplication of Ozone in starch modificationBook chapter   
Biodegradable pots- For sustainable EnvironmentBook chapter Biodegradable materials and their applications   Wiley ISBN:978119905271
6Ajna Alavudeen  Application of Ozone in starch modificationBook chapter     
7  Lakshmi Mohan Dietary Antioxidants and Bioactive Compounds in Food ProcessingRecent Developments in Antioxidants from Natural Sources.IntechOpen, 2023
8Veerapandi LDietary Antioxidants and Bioactive Compounds in Food ProcessingBook chapter Recent Developments in Antioxidants from Natural Sources.IntechOpen, 2023
9Anitha Krishnan V CBiodegradable pots- For sustainable EnvironmentBook chapter Biodegradable materials and their applications   Wiley ISBN:9781119905271
10Jayasree Joshi TBiodegradable pots- For sustainable EnvironmentBook chapter Biodegradable materials and their applications   Wiley ISBN:9781119905271
11Suresh KumarDevelopment of regression models to study the effect of osmotic dehydration process in Amla (Emblica officinalis) pieces with spices during processing and stability studies  International Journal of Nutrition, Pharmacology, Neurological DiseasesVolume 13 21 April 2023 DOI: 10.4103/ijnpnd.ijnpnd_80_22

Academic year (2021-2022)

Sl NoName of the facultyArticle TitleJournal / Book Chapter / Conference TitleVolume. Issue/ Month & year
1Girilal MCellulose Nanostructures and Its Application as Effective Food Packaging SystemsBook chapter Nanotechnology‐Enhanced Food Packaging by WILEY‐VCH GmbHWiley ISBN:9783527827718
Benefits of Nanocomposite Food Packaging Over Conventional Packaging      Book chapter Nano-Innovations in Food Packaging: Functions and Applications  Apple Academic Press ISBN: 9781003277422
2Sony George  Food and non-food applications of banana pseudo-stem: A reviewThe Indian Journal of Science and Technology STIJOSATVolume 3 Issue 2 March 22  
Benefits of Nanocomposite Food Packaging Over Conventional Packaging      Book chapter Nano-Innovations in Food Packaging: Functions and Applications  Apple Academic Press ISBN: 9781003277422
3Elsa CherianProduction of biodiesel from pork fat using alumina-doped calcium oxide nanocomposite as heterogeneous catalyst.  Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects  Volume 43 Issue 11 June 2021
Importance of nanocatalyst and its role in biofuel production  Book chapter Biofuels and bioenergyElsevier ISBN:9780323885560
Biodegradation of the Macroplastic Waste Using Microbial Approach  Book chapter Impact of plastic waste on the marine biotaSpringer ISBN:97898160541039
Emerging issues and challenges for plastic bioremediation  Book chapter Microbes and Microbial Biotechnology for Green Remediation  Elsevier ISBN: 9780323904537
  Elsa CherianSwitchable waterBook chapter Green Sustainable Process for Chemical and Environmental Engineering and ScienceElsevier ISBN:9780323951579
  Elsa CherianSolid biofuel production, environmental impact, and techno-economic analysisBiofuels and Bioenergy  Elsevier ISBN:9780323900409
      4Anju
K. A
Solid biofuel production, environmental impact, and techno-economic analysis  Biofuels and Bioenergy  Elsevier ISBN:9780323900409
Formulation and nutritional evaluation of ice cream fortified with Rose Apple (Syzygiumjambos).  Journal International Journal of creative Research Thoughts  Volume 9 Issue 3
Food and non-food applications of banana pseudo-stem: A reviewThe Indian Journal of Science and Technology (STIJOSATVolume 3 Issue 2 March 22  
        5 Jobil J ArackalBiodegradation of the Macroplastic Waste Using Microbial Approach  Book chapter Impact of plastic waste on the marine biotaSpringer ISBN:97898160541039
Clinical Nutritional Assessment: A Perspective  Book chapter Advances in Nutrition    ISBN: 978-93-91216-10-8  
Nutrition and Orchard Manuring Practices of Plum TreesBook chapter Handbook of Plum FruitISBN 9781003205449
6Lakshmi MohanBiodegradation of the Macroplastic Waste Using Microbial Approach  Book chapter Impact of plastic waste on the marine biotaSpringer ISBN:97898160541039
Solid biofuel production, environmental impact, and techno-economic analysisBiofuels and Bioenergy  Elsevier ISBN:9780323900409  
    Emerging issues and challenges for plastic bioremediation  Book chapter Microbes and Microbial Biotechnology for Green Remediation  Elsevier ISBN: 9780323904537
7Jaysree Joshi TBiodegradation of the Macroplastic Waste Using Microbial Approach  Book chapter Impact of plastic waste on the marine biotaSpringer ISBN:97898160541039
Emerging issues and challenges for plastic bioremediation  Book chapter Microbes and Microbial Biotechnology for Green RemediationElsevier ISBN: 9780323904537
Importance of nanocatalyst and its role in biofuel production  Book chapter Biofuels and bioenergyElsevier ISBN:9780323885560
8Sruthi RajanComparative study on various nanoparticles synthesised from leaf extract of simarouba glauca  Journal International Journal of creative Research ThoughtsVolume 9 Issue 5
Formulation and nutritional evaluation of ice cream fortified with Rose Apple (Syzygiumjambos)Journal International Journal of creative Research ThoughtsVolume 9 Issue 3
9Sithara sureshStability of Vitamin C in Broccoli based on the Chemical Reaction Kinetics, Micro-Region State Diagram and Empirical Correlations  International Journal of Food PropertiesVolume 24 Issue 1    
Nutrition and Orchard Manuring Practices of Plum TreesBook chapter Handbook of Plum FruitISBN 9781003205449
                     10                                      Suresh KumarOpportunity and Challenges in food entrepreneurshipBook chapter Entrepreneurship Development in India: Opportunities and ChallengesMuthra publication ISBN: 978-81-951081-76
Optimization of spray drying parameters of Amaranthus cruentus juice using Response Surface Methodology  Journal Journal of Algebraic statisticsVolume 13 No. 2
 Suresh KumarOptimization of Process Parameters for Tray Dried Broccoli Powder for The Development of Protein Rich Pizza Base  Journal Journal of Algebraic statisticsVolume 13, No. 2
Effect of Heat Treatment on Rennetability of Soy and Coconut Milk CombinationJundishapur Journal of MicrobiologyVolume15, No.1      
Development of primary food packaging material using saracaasoca podsJundishapur Journal of MicrobiologyVolume 15 No.1  
11Jyothi K NairCellulose Nanostructures and Its Application as Effective Food Packaging SystemsBook chapter Nanotechnology‐Enhanced Food Packaging by WILEY‐VCH GmbHWiley ISBN:9783527827718
12Veerapandi L  In-silico and pharmacological property analysis of bioactive components from prunus avium against diabetics Journal of natural remediesVolume 22 (1) Jan 2022

Academic year (2020-2021)

Sl NoName of the facultyArticle TitleJournal / Book Chapter / Conference TitleVolume. Issue/ Month & year
1Sony George  Characterization of Reaction Parameters in the Bioremediation of Congo red and Crystal Violet Dyes Using Mixed Cultures of E.Coli and Bacillus Subtilis.International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Management (IJAEM)Volume 3 Issue 3 March 2021
2Elsa CherianProduction of bioplastic using Jackfruit perianth.  Indian Journal of Experimental Biology  Volume 58 Issue 12 December 2020
Enzyme Biosensors Based on Enzyme Inhibition for Pesticide and Heavy Metal Detection  Frontiers in Enzyme Inhibition Vol. 1- Enzyme Inhibition – Environmental and Biomedical Applications  Bentham Science Publishers   ISBN:9789811460821    
3LakshmiStudies on the cytotoxic mechanism of indirubin, a bis-indole alkaloid from Indigofera tinctoriaConference proceeding International Webinar on Phytochemistry-2020 : Proceedings and Abstracts of PapersISBN No.: 978-81-940888-2-0
4Anju K AEffect of Various Types of Drying on Fresh Marine Shrimps (Penaeus notialis)  Journal International Journal of Science and ResearchVolume 10 Issue 2      
Characterization of Reaction Parameters in the Bioremediation of Congo red and Crystal Violet Dyes Using Mixed Cultures of E.Coli and Bacillus Subtilis.International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Management (IJAEM)Volume 3 Issue 3 March 2021
5Anith krishnana V.CEffect of Various Types of Drying on Fresh Marine Shrimps (Penaeus notialis)Journal International Journal of Science and ResearchVolume 10 Issue 2
6Sruthi RajanEffect of Various Types of Drying on Fresh Marine Shrimps (Penaeus notialis)Journal International Journal of Science and ResearchVolume 10 Issue 2    
Study on the phytochemical Properties of Simarauba glauca and isolation of flavanoidInternational Research Journal on Engineering and TechnologyVolume 07 Issue 11
7Sithara SureshEffect of Various Types of Drying on Fresh Marine Shrimps (Penaeus notialis)Journal International Journal of Science and Research  Elsevier Volume 10 Issue 2
Metabolic Role of Hyperhomocysteinemia in the Etiology of Chronic DiseasesNutritional Management and Metabolic Aspects of HyperhomocysteinemiaISBN: Springer 2021
8Jobil J ArackalA detailed evaluation of fatty acid profile and micronutrient analysis of chapattis incorporated with avocado fruit pulp  Journal Materials Today: ProceedingsElsevier Volume 45 February 2021
9Jyothi K NairCharacterization of Reaction Parameters in the Bioremediation of Congo red and Crystal Violet Dyes Using Mixed Cultures of E.Coli and Bacillus Subtilis.International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Management (IJAEM)Volume 3 Issue 3 March 2021

Academic year (2019-2020)

Sl NoName of the facultyArticle TitleJournal / Book Chapter / Conference TitleVolume. Issue/ Month & year
1Girilal MMetal nanoparticles induced stress physiology analysis on freshwater fish and plant systemJournal of Nutrition and ObesityScholarena 2019
2Sony GeorgeStandardization of physical, chemical and organoleptic properties of an extruded crunch from Fenneropenaeus Indicus (Shrimp)  Journal (Conference) International journal of agricultural science and researchVolume 10 February 2020
3Elsa CherianImmobilized Biocatalysts in Bioethanol Production: Scale-up Opportunities for Commercialization  Book chapter Horizons in Bioprocess Engineering  ISBN:9783030290696
Biofuel Production from Agricultural Waste—An Economical ApproachAlternative Fuels and Their Utilization Strategies in Internal Combustion Engines  ISBN:9789811504181
4LakshmiPlant-based drugs as an adjuvant to cancer chemotherapy Altern. Med.-Update, 2020
5Er. Jyothi K NairStandardization of physical, chemical and organoleptic properties of an extruded crunch from Fenneropenaeus Indicus (Shrimp)  Journal International Journal of Agricultural Science and
Research (IJASR)
Volume 10 February 2020
6Jaysree joshi TEffect of Dry Ginger and Black Pepper Powder on Compositional and Sensory Attributes of Herbal PedaConference proceeding National Conference on Biotechnology Research Innovations and Opportunities  ISBN: ISBN 978-93-5407-876-7
Application of electrospinning techniques in Food IndustryIndian Food Industry Magazine AFSTI 
7Jobil J ArackalIdentification of antioxidant activity and shelf life assay of avocado fruit pulp incorporated chapattisMaterials Today: ProceedingsVolume 45 December 2020