University of Mysore- Food Science and Nutrition
 

Can you provide me the syllabus of M.Sc. Degree in Food Science And Nutrition program as offered by Department of Food Science and Nutrition of University of Mysore?

Re: University of Mysore- Food Science and Nutrition
 

The syllabus of M. Sc. Degree in Food Science And Nutrition program as offered by Department of Food Science and Nutrition of University of Mysore is as follows:

I SEMESTER

1. Hard core: FOOD SCIENCE AND FOOD PROCESSING- I [2+1+2/week]

1. A. Processing of foods: Primary, secondary and tertiary processing, historical perspective, traditional technologies used in food processing.
B. Effects of processing on components, properties and nutritional value of foods.

2. Processing of wheat: Structure, composition, primary processing, functionality in food system, study of preparation/ manufacture of common unleavened and leavened products like chapathi, bread, cake etc.

3. A. Rice: Structure, composition, primary and secondary processing, rice processed products.
B. Millets: Types, composition, malting, other food uses.

4. A. Legume:-Types, composition, milling, germination, cooking & processed products.
B. Oilseeds: Use of oilseeds and oilseed meals, soya bean and groundnut - composition,
processing and food uses.
C. Fruits and vegetables: Composition, pectins, plant acids, types of pigments, effect of cooking on colour and texture of vegetables.

PRACTICAL SESSIONS
Study of preparation variables and quality factors of products from the following food commodities
1. Wheat
2. Rice and millets
3. Legumes
4. Vegetables