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RESEARCH PROJECTS (In Progress)
- Strengthening/Up-gradation of the Institute of Food Science and Technology to National Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFSAT), Sponsored by Higher Education Commission, Pakistan
- Tackling metabolic syndrome by developing functional foods, Sponsored by Higher Education Commission, Pakistan
- Documenting and mitigating the impact of pesticides and heavy metal residues on vegetables, Sponsored by Punjab Agricultural Research Board, Lahore
- Enhancement of shelf stability of date paste, production of date honey and functional food products, Sponsored by Higher Education Commission, Pakistan
- Developing and exploring the role of edible coatings to improve the quality and shelf life of whole and minimally processed fruits, Sponsored by Higher Education Commission, Pakistan
- Development of French cheeses like Camembert and Emental from buffalo milk: comparison with cheeses from cow milk. Sponsored by Higher Education Commission, Pakistan
- Establishment of Functional and Nutraceutical Food Research Section at the National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan. Sponsored by Pak-US Joint Academic & Research Program, Higher Education Commission, Pakistan
- Peril assessment of trans-fats of vender foods consumed in Faisalabad city. Sponsored by Higher Education Commission, Pakistan
- Development and Evaluation of cheese whey based sports drinks. Sponsored by Higher Education Commission, Pakistan
- Development of standard method through optimization of processing conditions for manufacturing of mozzarella cheese from buffalo milk. Sponsored by Higher Education Commission, Pakistan
- Slew-Bread, Shelf Life and Acceptability with Respect to Consumer Approach. Sponsored by Higher Education Commission, Pakistan
- Value addition and shelf life extension of guava by chemical treatments under modified atmosphere storage. Sponsored by Higher Education Commission, Pakistan
- Functional exploration of millet and sorghum: an advancement towards food security. Sponsored by Higher Education Commission, Pakistan
- Enhancement of shelf stability of date paste, production of date honey and functional food products. Sponsored by Higher Education Commission, Pakistan
- Accelerated drying of onion by using novel microwave technology (MW Hydrodiffusion and Gravity) as pre-treatment for drying. Sponsored by Higher Education Commission, Pakistan
- Development of standard method through optimization of processing conditions for manufacturing of mozzarella cheese from buffalo milk. Sponsored by Higher Education Commission, Pakistan
- Assessment of microbial quality of raw meat & development of rapid technique to determine the microbial load on the surface of fresh meat. Sponsored by Higher Education Commission, Pakistan
FOOD RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
The Institute is running a Semi-Commercial Food-Sale Project since 1995. The project is imparting practical training to the students and is also providing handsome profit to the University. The project is being run through a management committee. Presently Dr. Imran Pasha, Assistant Professor, is working as Project Officer. This project comprises of two units.
Bakery Section
In these section different bakery products like cakes, cookies, muffins, pizzas and patties are prepared for sale to the University staff and students. Dr. Aamir Shehzad, Assistant Professor, is working as Production Incharge in this section.
Fruit and Vegetable Section
Nutritious fruit and vegetable products such as canned products, jams, jellies, chutnies, pickles, syrups and squashes of excellent taste and quality are prepared and offered for sale at low price. Dr. Moazzam Rafiq Khan, Assistant Professor, is the Production Incharge in this Section. |