FOOD SCIENCE-AGMARK SEMINAR

Unveiling Food Adulteration:

AGMARK Mini Laboratory Team Conducts Informative Session at Food Science and Technology Department

Date: February 8, 2024

Location: Khalsa Global Reach Foundation Skill Development Centre, Lecture Room

In a bid to enhance awareness and knowledge about the pervasive issue of food adulteration, the Post Graduate Development of Food Science and Technology hosted on Invited Talk titled “Unveiling Adulteration in Food Items” on February 8, 2024. The event took place in the Lecture room of the Khalsa Global Reach Foundation Skill Development Centre.

The spotlight of the session was on a dynamic team from AGMARK Mini Laboratory, comprising Ms. Rinku Indora, Incharge cum Senior Chemist, Ms.Gurinder Kaur, Sanjay Jaswal, Junior Chemist, Jaswinder Singh, Agriculture Information Officer, along with Rinku Virdi, Shivam Palyal and Harmandeep Singh, Agriculture Development Officers. This expert team delivered invaluable insights and practical demonstrations on the various methods employed in testing the adulteration of different food items.

The session proved to be an eye-opener, as the AGMARK team shed light on the latest techniques and technologies used to detect adulterants in food products. Addressing the audience, predominantly comprised of students and faculty from the Food Science and Technology department, provided firsthand insights into the challenges confronting the industry. He underscored the crucial role played by quality control measures in addressing these challenges.

Apart from the informative discourse, the talk also touched upon internship opportunities for students pursuing studies in Food Science and Technology. The AGMARK Mini Laboratory team emphasized the importance of hands-on experience and encouraged aspiring professionals to actively seek internships to supplement their theoretical knowledge with practical skills.

The event concluded with a lively interactive session, where attendees had the opportunity to pose questions and engage in discussions with the AGMARK team. The initiative by the Post Graduate Department of Food Science and Technology in organizing such informative sessions reflect a commitment to fostering a well-informed and skilled workforce in the field of food science. Dr. Gursharan Kaur and Dr. Sandeep Singh from the department of Food Science and Technology were also present.