Domain Track: Dairy Processing and Development

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Dr. Rajashree Jena

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Domain Track Title: Dairy Processing and Development (DPCU2240)

 

Credits (T-P-P): 3-15-10 (28 credits)

 

Domain Track Objectives:

  • To acquaint students about the processes involved in the processing of raw milk with constructional details, operation and maintenance of dairy equipment.
  • To impart a comprehensive knowledge on dairy starters for the production of health beneficial fermented foods.
  • To apprise students with the quality control and safety of milk and milk products.

Domain Track Course Outcomes:

CO1: Able to prepare standardized milk as well as able to handle and maintain equipment related to raw milk processing: PO1, PO3

CO2: Implement improvement strategies on developing better dairy starters for the production of fermented foods with therapeutic properties: PO3, PO4

CO3: Detect adulterants, preservatives and neutralizers in milk and milk products: PO2, PO4

PO1: Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.

PO2: Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.

PO3: Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

PO4: Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.

Courses Division:

  1. Milk Processing in Dairy Industry (1+2+0) (CUDP2240)
  2. Dairy Starters in Fermented Milk Products (1+2+0) (CUDP2241)
  3. Quality Assurance in Dairy Industry (1+2+0) (CUDP2242)
  4. Dairy Products Development (0+3+0) (CUDP2243)
  5. Synbiotic Dairy Foods (0+3+0) (CUDP2244)
  6. Quality Analysis of Milk and Milk Products (0+3+0) (CUDP245)
  7. Project & Industrial Internship (0+0+10) (CUDP2246)

Domain Syllabus:

 

1. Milk Processing in Dairy Industry (1+2+0) (CUDP2240)

Theory

1.1. Collection and Transportation of milk: Organization of milk collection routes, practices for collection of milk, preservation at farm, refrigeration, natural microbial inhibitor, reception, chilling, classification and storage.

1.2. Standardization of milk: Addition or removal of milk fat to make different milk products, numericals.

1.3. Mechanical Separation: Sedimentation, Filtration, Centrifugal separation, Bactofugation.

1.4. Homogenization: Classification, power requirement, care and maintenance

1.5. Pasteurization: Batch, flash and HTST pasteurization

1.6. Packaging machines: Pouch filling machine pre-pack and aseptic filling bulk handling system

1.7. Mixing and agitation: Theory and purpose of mixing, Equipment used

1.8. Evaporation: Basic principles and classification

1.9. Drying: Drum drying, Spray drying

1.10. Membrane processing: Ultrafiltration, Reverse Osmosis and electrodialysis, Materials for membrane construction, Ultrafiltration of milk, Effect of milk constituents on operation, membranes for electro-dialysis.

Practice

1.1. Familiarization with equipments for reception of milk in plant, platform test.

1.2. Cream separation: parts of a separator and the process.

1.3. Preparation of special milk: toned and double toned milk.

1.4. Detection of adulterants and preservatives in milk.

1.5. Constructional details, operation and maintenance of homogenizers.

1.6. Assessment of homogenization efficiency in milk.

1.7. Constructional details, operation and maintenance of HTST pasteurizer.

1.8. Constructional details, operation and maintenance of pouch filling machine.

1.9. Constructional details, operation and maintenance of multiple-effect evaporator.

1.10. Constructional details, operation and maintenance of spray drier.

1.11. Constructional details, operation and maintenance of reverse osmosis and ultra-filtration system.

Suggested Readings

  1. Ahmed, T. 1985. Dairy Plant System Engineering. Kitab Mahal, K.L. Agencies Pvt. ltd., New Delhi.
  2. Ahmed, T. 1990. Dairy Plant System Engineering and Management. Kitab Mahal, K.L. Agencies Pvt. ltd., New Delhi.
  3. Anantakrishnan, C.P. and Simha, N. N. 1987. Technology and Engineering of Dairy Plant Operations. Laxmi Publ., Delhi.
  4. Food Engineering Operations. 1969. Elsevier Publ. Co., Amsterdam, New York.
  5. Farrall, A. W. 1963. Engineering for Dairy and Food Products. John Wiley and Sons, New York.
  6. Gardner, A. W. 1971. Industrial drying. Leonard Hill Publ., London.
  7. Food Engineering and Dairy Technology. V. A. Kessler Publ., Freising, Germany.1981.

 2. Dairy Starters in Fermented Milk Products (1+2+0) (CUDP2241)

Theory

2.1. Concept, importance and types of starter cultures in dairy industry.

2.2. Modern trends in propagation, production and preservation methods of starter cultures (liquid, spray drying, vacuum drying, freeze-drying, frozen concentrate, concentrated dried cultures, DVS Starters).

2.3. Metabolism of starter cultures (carbohydrate, protein, citrate).

2.4. Production of metabolites and antibacterial compounds by starters.

2.5. Starter defects and failures.

2.6. Bacteriophages of dairy starters and their impact on dairy industry.

2.7. Lactic acid bacteria as probiotics in development of health foods.

2.8. Role of starters in the preparation of various fermented milks (dahi, yoghurt, acidophilus milk and Yakult) and its associated defects.

2.9. Nutritional and therapeutic significance of fermented milks.

2.10. Cheese Starters: Bacterial and mold ripened cheeses, Rennet substitutes.

Practice

2.1. Testing purity  of  starter  cultures  by  Gram’s  staining,  catalase  test;  creatine test

2.2. Testing starter activity by dye reduction tests, Horrell-Elliker, White Head & Cox test.

2.3. Preparation of sterilized reconstituted skim milk and propagation of starter cultures.

2.4. Preservation of starter cultures by freeze-drying techniques.

2.5. Preparation of DVS starters.

2.6. Effect of physical factors (temperature, pH, salt and Sugar) on dairy starters.

2.7. Effect of the presence of antibiotic residues in milk on starter activity.

2.8. Detection of bacteriophages in cheese whey by plaque assay method.

2.9. Microbial quality of milk for preparation of fermented milk.

2.10. Preparation and microbial examination of dahi, yoghurt and cultured buttermilk.

2.11. Analysis of cheese for total spore count.

Suggested Readings

  1. Marth & Steele- Applied Dairy Microbiology- 2nd ed. Taylor and Francis, New York
  2. Cogan, T. M. and Accolas, J. P. (1995). Dairy Starter Cultures. VCH Publ., USA.
  3. Farnworth, E. R. (2008). Handbook of Fermented Functional Foods. 2nd ed. CRC Press, USA.
  4. Tamime, A Y. and Robinson, R. K. (1999). Yoghurt Science and Technology, 2nd ed. Woodhead Publ. Ltd. and CRC Press LLC, USA.

 3. Quality Assurance in Dairy Industry (1+2+0) (CUDP2242)

Theory

3.1. Awareness about Quality and Safety of Dairy Foods: Concepts of quality control, quality assurance and food safety; Global quality and food safety standards, Integrated food law, its main features and functions.

3.2. Introduction to Food Safety Management System: Concepts of Quality Management System (QMS)–ISO: 9000:2000, ISO: 22000; Principles of QMS; Standard requirements for QMS

3.3. HACCP concept and principle with special reference to biological hazards in dairy foods, TQM tools and techniques.

3.4. Role of national and international food regulatory systems and standards: with respect to quality and safety of milk and milk products: FSSAI, PFA, AGMARK, BIS ISO, IDF, Codex, etc.

3.5. Introduction of risk assessment; Biosafety concepts in handling of dairy pathogens and setting up of a microbiological/ pathogen lab in a dairy plant.

3.6. Setting up of testing facilities and analytical laboratories; the concept of mobile testing laboratories. Accreditation of analytical laboratories.

3.7. Preparation and standardization of reagents required in the analysis of milk and milk products.

3.8. Sampling plan and testing methods for the detection of adulterants, preservatives and neutralizers in milk and milk products.

3.9. Environmental contaminants such as pesticides, antibiotics, heavy metals in milk and milk products; Importance of milk contact surfaces, metallic contamination in the dairy industry.

3.10. Concepts of hygiene and sanitation in dairy plant, treatment and disposal of wastewater and effluents.

Practice

3.1. Standardization of glassware for quality analysis.

3.2. Preparation and testing of Gerber sulfuric acid used in fat determination. Testing the amyl alcohol used for fat determination.

3.3. Preparation and standardization of dairy reagents such as acids, alkali solutions etc.

3.4. Chemical analysis of permissible additives used in milk and milk products.

3.5. Chemical analysis of detergents and sanitisers.

3.6. Detection of adulterants, preservatives, and neutralizers in milk and milk products. Analysis of market samples of milk and milk products.

3.7. Determination of temporary and permanent hardness of water.

3.8. Estimation of available chlorine from bleaching powder.

3.9. Rapid detection of antibiotic residues in milk using Delvo SP

3.10. Microbiological tests for assessing Environmental, equipment and personnel hygiene by swab and rinse methods.

3.11. Quality evaluation by HACCP in the preparation of dairy products.

Suggested Readings

  1. Alli, I. (2004). Food Quality Assurance: Principles and Practices. CRC Press, Boca Raton, USA.
  2. Herschdoerfer, S. M. (2004). Quality Control in the Food Industry. Vol. I & II. Academic Press, London.
  3. Jacobs, M. B. (1999). Chemical Analysis of Food and Food Products. CBS Distributors, New Delhi.
  4. Kramer, A. and Twigg, B. A. (Eds). (1966). Fundamentals of Quality Control for the food industry, The AVI Publ. Co., West Port, Conn., USA.
  5. http://courseware.cutm.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/CHEMICAL-QUALITY-ASSURANCE-1.0.pdf

4. Dairy Products Development (0+3+0) (CUDP2243)

Practice

4.1. Classification of traditional Indian dairy products.

4.2. Preparation of pasteurized milk.

4.2. Preparation of standardized milk.

4.3. Preparation of flavoured milk.

4.4. Preparation of a khoa (a heat desiccated milk product).

4.5. Preparation of a peda (a heat desiccated milk product).

4.5. Preparation of a burfi (a heat desiccated milk product).

4.6. Preparation of a kalakand (a heat desiccated milk product).

4.7. Preparation of a milk cake (a heat desiccated milk product).

4.8. Preparation of a khoa based sweet Gulabjamun (a heat desiccated milk product).

 4.9. Preparation of a Rasogulla (an acid heat coagulated milk product).

4.10. Preparation of a Rabri and Basundi (a heat desiccated milk product).

4.11. Preparation of cereal-based milk products (rice kheer/payasam).

4.12. Preparation of a channa and studying the factors affecting its quality and yield.

4.13. Preparation of paneer and studying the factors affecting its quality and yield (an acid heat coagulated milk product)

4.14. Preparation of herbal lassi (a value-added dairy drink).

5. Synbiotic Dairy Foods (0+3+0) (CUDP2244)

Practice

5.1. Basic concepts of probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics.

5.2. Sampling and isolation of probiotic microorganisms.

5.3. Staining and microscopic characterization of probiotic candidates.

5.4. Maintenance and preservation of isolated probiotic cultures.

5.5. Traditional process of identification based on biochemical methods.

5.6. Determination of acid tolerance activity.

5.7. Determination of transit tolerance to bile salts.

5.8. Cell surface hydrophobicity (CSH) Assays

5.9. Bile salt hydrolase (BSH) activity.

5.10. Antimicrobial activity of probiotic candidates.

5.11. Antibiotic susceptibility test of probiotic cultures.

5.12. Determination of antioxidative activity by ABTS Method.

5.13. Determination of antioxidative activity against FRAP Method.

5.14. Determination of antioxidative activity by DPPH method.

5.15. Cell auto-aggregation ability by the selected probiotic candidate.

5.16. Determination of cell adherence ability by probiotic cells

5.17. Types and classification of prebiotics

5.18. Preparation of synbiotic curd/yoghurt

5.19. Production of synbiotic whey drink

6. Quality Analysis of Milk and Milk Products (0+3+0) (CUDP2245)

Practice

6.1. Platform tests of milk in the receiving dock.

6.2. Determination of acidity of milk

6.3. Determination of density, specific gravity and pH of milk

6.4. Determination of fat content of milk

6.5. Determination of total solids and protein content of milk

6.6. Determination of lactose content of milk

6.7. Determination of ash content of milk

6.8. Quality evaluation of paneer (moisture, fat, protein)

6.9. Quality evaluation of khoa (moisture, fat, protein)

6.10. Quality evaluation of  butter (fat, moisture, salt)

6.11. Quality evaluation of ghee (acidity, moisture)

6.12. Determination of RM and PV of ghee

6.13. Determination of peroxide value of ghee

6.14. Quality evaluation of Dahi and fermented beverages.

6.15. Detection of common adulterants in milk from the market.

6.16. Detection of added neutralizers in milk.

6.17. Detection of the presence of vegetable oil in ghee.

6.18. Estimation of microbial load in raw milk by standard plate count (SPC), coliform, yeast and mould.

6.19. Determination of microbial load by dye reduction test (MBRT).

6.20. Characterization of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria using Gram's staining method.

7. Project & Industrial Internship (0+0+10) (CUDP2246)

Project

7.1. Dairy product development and value addition.

7.2. Functional Dairy food and health applications.

7.3. Food preservation, biopreservation of dairy foods

7.4. Quality and safety assessment of dairy food and food products.

7.5. Probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics dairy foods

Session Plan for the Entire Domain

1. Milk Processing in Dairy Industry (1+2+0) (CUDP2240)

Theory

Session 1.1: Collection and Transportation of milk: Organization of milk collection routes, practices for collection of milk, preservation at farm, refrigeration, natural microbial inhibitor, reception, chilling, classification and storage.

PDF: Milk Reception at the Dairy Dock

Session 1.2: Standardization of milk: Addition or removal of milk fat to make different milk products, numericals.

Session 1.3: Mechanical Separation: Sedimentation, Filtration, Centrifugal separation, Bactofugation.

Session 1.4: Homogenization: Classification, power requirement, care and maintenance.

Session 1.5: Pasteurization: Batch, flash and HTST pasteurization

Session 1.6: Packaging machines: Pouch filling machine pre-pack and aseptic filling bulk handling system

Session 1.7: Mixing and agitation: Theory and purpose of mixing, Equipment used

Session 1.8: Evaporation: Basic principles and classification

Session 1.9: Drying: Drum drying, Spray drying

Session 1.10: Membrane processing: Ultra filtration, Reverse Osmosis and electro dialysis, Materials for membrane construction, Ultra filtration of milk, Effect of milk constituents on operation, membranes for electro-dialysis.

Practice

 

Session 1.1: Familiarization with equipments for reception of milk in plant, platform test.

Session 1.2: Cream separation: parts of separator and the process.

Session 1.3: Preparation of special milks: toned and double toned milk.

Session 1.4: Detection of adulterant and preservatives in milk.

Session 1.5: Constructional details, operation and maintenance of homogenizers.

Session 1.6: Assessment of homogenization efficiency in milk.

Session 1.7: Constructional details, operation and maintenance of HTST pasteurizer.

Session 1.8: Constructional details, operation and maintenance of pouch filling machine.

Session 1.9: Constructional details, operation and maintenance of multiple effect evaporator.

Session 1.10: Constructional details, operation and maintenance of spray drier.

Session 1.11: Constructional details, operation and maintenance of reverse osmosis and ultra-filtration system.

2. Dairy Starters in Fermented milk Products (1+2+0) (CUDP2241)

Theory

Session 2.1: Concept, importance and types of starter cultures in dairy industry.

Session 2.2: Modern trends in propagation, production and preservation methods of starter cultures (liquid, spray drying, vacuum drying, freeze-drying, frozen concentrate, concentrated dried cultures, DVS Starters).

Session 2.3: Metabolism of starter cultures (carbohydrate, protein, citrate).

Session 2.4: Production of metabolites and antibacterial compounds by starters.

Session 2.5: Starter defects and failures.

Session 2.6: Bacteriophages of dairy starters and their impact on dairy industry.

Session 2.7: Lactic acid bacteria as probiotics in development of health foods.

Session 2.8: Role of starters in the preparation of various fermented milks (dahi, yoghurt, acidophilus milk and Yakult) and its associated defects.

Session 2.10: Cheese Starters: Bacterial and mold ripened cheeses, Rennet substitutes.

Practice

 

Session 2.1: Testing  purity  of  starter  cultures  by  Gram’s  staining,  catalase  test;  creatine  test.

Session 2.2: Testing  starter activity by dye reduction tests, Horrell-Elliker, White Head & Cox test.

Session 2.3: Preparation of sterilized reconstituted skim milk and propagation of starter cultures.

Session 2.4: Preservation  of  starter  cultures  by  freeze-drying  techniques.

Session 2.5: Preparation  of  DVS starters.

Session 2.6: Effect of physical factors (temperature, pH, salt and Sugar) on dairy starters.

Session 2.7: Effect of presence of antibiotic residues in milk on starter activity.

Session 2.8: Detection of bacteriophages in cheese whey by plaque assay method.

Session 2.9: Microbial quality of milk for preparation of fermented milks.

Session 2.10: Preparation and microbial examination of dahi, yoghurt and cultured butter milk.

Session 2.11: Analysis of cheese for total spore count.

3. Quality Assurance in Dairy Industry (1+2+0) (CUDP2242)

Theory

Session 3.1: Awareness about Quality and Safety of Dairy Foods: Concepts of quality control, quality assurance and food safety; Global quality and food safety standards, Integrated food law, its main features and functions.

Session 3.2: Introduction to Food Safety Management System: Concepts of Quality Management System (QMS)–ISO: 9000:2000, ISO: 22000; Principles of QMS; Standard requirements for QMS

Session 3.3: HACCP concept and principle with special reference to biological hazards in dairy foods, TQM tools and techniques.

Session 3.5: Introduction of risk assessment; Biosafety concepts in handling of dairy pathogens and setting up of a microbiological/ pathogen lab in a dairy plant.

Session 3.6: Setting up of testing facilities and analytical laboratories; concept of mobile testing laboratories. Accreditation of analytical laboratories.

Session 3.7: Preparation and standardization of reagents required in the analysis of milk and milk products.

Session 3.8: Sampling plan and testing methods for the detection of adulterants, preservatives and neutralizers in milk and milk products.

Session 3.9: Environmental contaminates such as pesticides, antibiotics, heavy metals in milk and milk products; Importance of milk contact surfaces, metallic contamination in dairy industry.

Session 3.10: Concepts of hygiene and sanitation in dairy plant, treatment and disposal of waste water and effluents.

Practice

 

Session 3.1: Standardization of glasswares for quality analysis.

Session 3.2: Preparation and testing of Gerber sulfuric acid used in fat determination. Testing the amyl alcohol used for fat determination.

Session 3.3: Preparation and standardization of dairy reagents such as acids, alkalis solutions etc.

Session 3.4: Chemical analysis of permissible additives used in milk and milk products.

Session 3.5:Chemical analysis of detergents and sanitizers.

Session 3.6: Detection of adulterants, preservatives, and neutralizers in milk and milk products. Analysis of market samples of milk and milk products.

Session 3.7: Determination of temporary and permanent hardness of water.

Session 3.8: Estimation of available chlorine from bleaching powder.

Session 3.9: Rapid detection of antibiotic residues in milk using Delvo SP

Session 3.10: Microbiological tests for assessing Environmental, equipment and personnel hygiene by swab and rinse methods.

Session 3.11: Quality evaluation by HACCP in the preparation of dairy products.

4. Dairy Products Development (0+3+0) (CUDP2243)

Practice

Session 4.1: Classification of traditional Indian dairy products. (1h)

PDF: Classification of traditional Indian dairy products

Session 4.2: Preparation of pasteurized milk. (1h)

Session 4.2: Preparation of standardized milk. (2h)

Session 4.3: Preparation of a flavoured milk. (1h)

Session 4.4: Preparation of a khoa (a heat desiccated milk product). (2h)

Session 4.5: Preparation of a peda (a heat desiccated milk product). (2h)

Session 4.5: Preparation of a burfi (a heat desiccated milk product). (2h)

Session 4.6: Preparation of a kalakand (a heat desiccated milk product). (1h)

Session 4.7: Preparation of a milk cake (a heat desiccated milk product). (2h)

Session 4.8: Preparation of a khoa based sweet gulabjamun (a heat desiccated milk product). (2h)

Session 4.9: Preparation of a rasogulla (a acid heat coagulated milk product). (2h)

Session 4.10: Preparation of a rabri and basundi (a heat desiccated milk product). (2h)

Session 4.11: Preparation of a cereals based milk products (rice kheer/payasam). (2h)

Session 4.12: Preparation of a channa and studying the factors affecting its quality and yield. (2h)

Session 4.13: Preparation of a paneer and studying the factors affecting its quality and yield (a acid heat coagulated milk product). (2h)

Session 4.14: Preparation of a herbal lassi (a value added dairy drinks). (2h)

Session 4.15: Preparation of butter and factors affecting its quality and yield. (2h)

5. Synbiotic Dairy Foods (0+3+0) (CUDP2244)

Practice

Session 5.1: Basic concepts of probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics.

Session 5.2: Sampling and isolation of probiotic microorganisms.

Session 5.3: Staining and microscopic characterization of probiotic candidates.

Session 5.4: Maintenance and preservation of isolated probiotic cultures.

Session 5.5: Traditional process of identification based on biochemical methods.

Session 5.6: Determination of acid tolerance activity.

Session 5.7: Determination of transit tolerance to bile salts.

Session 5.8: Cell surface hydrophobicity (CSH) Assays

Session 5.9: Bile salt hydrolase (BSH) Activity

Session 5.10: Antimicrobial activity of probiotic candidates

Session 5.11: Antibiotic susceptibility test of probiotic cultures

Session 5.12: Determination of antioxidative activity by ABTS Method

Session 5.13: Determination of antioxidative activity against FRAP Method

Session 5.14: Determination of antioxidative activity against DPPH Method

Session 5.15: Cell auto-aggregation ability by selected probiotic candidate

Session 5.16: Determination of cell adherence ability by probiotic cells

Session 5.17: Types and classification of prebiotics

Session 5.18: Preparation of synbiotic curd/yoghurt

Session 5.19: Production of synbiotic whey drink

6. Quality Analysis of Milk and Milk Products (0+3+0) (CUDP2245)

Practice

Session 6.1: Platform tests of milk in the receiving dock.

Session 6.2: Determination of acidity of milk

Session 6.3: Determination of density, specific gravity and pH of milk

Session 6.4: Determination of fat of milk

Session 6.5: Determination of total solids and protein content of milk

Session 6.6: Determination of lactose content of milk

Session 6.7: Determination of ash content of milk

Session 6.8: Quality evaluation of paneer (moisture, fat, protein)

Session 6.9: Quality evaluation of khoa (moisture, fat, protein)

Session 6.10: Quality evaluation of  butter (fat, moisture, salt)

Session 6.11: Quality evaluation of ghee (acidity, moisture)

Session 6.12: Determination of RM and PV of ghee

Session 6.13: Determination of peroxide value of ghee

Session 6.14: Quality evaluation of dahi and fermented beverage

Session 6.15: Detection of common adulterants in milk from the market.

Session 6.16: Detection of added neutralizers in milk.

Session 6.17: Detection of the presence of vegetable oil in ghee.

Session 6.18: Estimation of microbial load in raw milk by standard plate count (SPC) coliform, yeast and mold. 

Session 6.19: Determination of microbial load by dye reduction test (MBRT).

Session 6.20: Characterization of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria using gram staining method

 

7. Projects in Units/Industry/Lab (0+0+10) (CUDP2246)

Project

To acquire more experience, students will work in the following places:

  • Dairy Processing Units/ Laboratories
  • Dairy Industry/Cooperatives
  • Research Institute

Areas of domain project and Research:

  • Dairy product development and value addition.
  • Functional Dairy food and health applications.
  • Food preservation, biopreservation of dairy foods
  • Quality and safety assessment of dairy food and food products.
  • Probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics dairy foods

Our Main Teachers

Dr. Rajashree Jena is currently working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Dairy Technology, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Paralakhemundi Campus, Odisha. She has obtained her Ph. D degree from National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal in the field of Dairy Microbiology. She has more than 6 years of research and teaching experience at […]

Dr. Prasanta Kumar Choudhury

Asst. Professor and Head, Dairy Technology
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Dr. Prasanta Kumar Choudhury is currently working as Assistant Professor and Head in the Department of Dairy Technology, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Paralakhemundi Campus, Odisha. He obtained his Ph. D degree from the National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal in the field of Dairy Microbiology. He has more than 9 years of experience at […]

Dr. Soma Maji

Assistant Professor
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Soma Maji is working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Dairy Technology, School of Agriculture and Bio-engineering, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Paralakhemundi, Odisha. She is B.Tech in Dairy Technology, M.Tech in Dairy Chemistry from WBUAFS, Nadia, West Bengal and Ph.D. in Dairy Chemistry from NDRI, Karnal. She has qualified ARSB NET […]