Nutrition and Food Sciences

Food Processing and Packaging Technologies

Session Overview:

Food taking care of is the distinction in unpleasant fixings into food or different structures by physical or fabricated methodologies. Food taking care of solidifies unpleasant food fixings to outline appealing food things that the client can without much of a extend get prepared and serve. Food handling is the change of crude fixings into food or into other shapes by physical or chemical implies. Innovations which are as of now found in the food industry or related segment are Tall weight handling, beat electric areas, ultrasound, and cold plasma.

Key Topics and Subsessions:

Food organisms in plastisphere: microbial biological system on smaller scale plastics

The "plastisphere" refers to a unique microbial ecosystem that has developed on microplastics and smaller plastic particles in aquatic and terrestrial environments. Microplastics have become ubiquitous pollutants, creating artificial surfaces that harbor diverse communities of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and algae. These microbial consortia are influenced by the plastic substrate itself, offering a distinct habitat compared to natural surfaces. This session would focus on the dynamics, ecological impacts, and potential health risks associated with the plastisphere, especially as these ecosystems interact with food webs

Food microbial environment of water

The microbial environment of water plays a significant role in food safety, particularly as it relates to agricultural irrigation, food processing, and the presence of waterborne pathogens. This environment includes various bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and fungi, many of which can either benefit or pose risks to food production and human health. Understanding the types of microbes in water sources and their interactions with food systems is essential for managing contamination and preventing foodborne illnesses