The Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering & Technology (CIPHET) will be conducting a training course on Micro Encapsulation Methods for Food and Biotechnological Applications from Nov 27-30, 2012.
The training will be conducted at agricultural structures and environmental control division, CIPHET. Dr K Narsaiah, senior scientist, AS & EC division, CIPHET, will be the course director.
The fee structure is Rs 6,000 per trainee with a concessional fee for students: Rs 4,000 per trainee; provided they submit a bonafide certificate from institute. There are 15 seats available.
The course content: Methods of microencapsulation such as twin fluid nozzle encapsulation, membrane emulsification, sonicator, and high pressure homogeniser. It will also cover some aspects of nanoencapsulation; Probiotics and prebiotics in food; Probiotics in aqua and poultry feed; Immobilisation of enzymes; Immobilisation of enzymes and microbes by use of membranes; Immobilisation and controlled release of antimicrobials; Immobilisation of microbes for fermentation; Production of microcapsules using syringe, paint spray gun, particle size measurement; Hands-on training of optimisation of microencapsulation; and Visits to nearby laboratories/food factories for on-the-site experiences.
