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Edition : 1 | Volume : 1
Publishing Year : 2025
Langage : English
Publisher : South India Book Traders
Author/s :
Dr. Nikita Wadhawan , Dr. Lokesh Gupta , Dr. Zahara Ali Shams , Dr. Narotam Soni
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This book has been meticulously crafted to align with the course curriculum of ICAR and NEP
2020 regarding preservation and processing technologies, catering specifically to students and
participants of various competitive exams related to the field of fruit and vegetable processing
and preservation. Recognizing a longstanding gap in the literature available to students and
exam aspirants in these field, we endeavour to address this deficiency by creating this
comprehensive resource. Written in a clear and accessible language, we aim to ensure that all
students, regardless of their level of expertise, could benefit from its content. Extensive effort
went into the development of this book, involving thorough brainstorming, discussions, and
allocation of time and resources. Our primary objective was to compile all relevant sources
pertaining to the common syllabi, consolidating the latest knowledge strands, elements, and
technologies within the subject matter into a single, cohesive guide. Designed to cater to the
needs of students pursuing degree in Food Technology, Food Nutrition and dietetics, and
numerous competitive exams as ASRB NET, JRF, Food Safety Officers, Technical officer for FSSAI
and other relevant competitive exams, this book serves as an indispensable companion
throughout their academic journey. We are confident that it will fulfil its intended purpose
admirably, providing students and aspirants of exams with a valuable resource to enhance their
understanding and mastery of fruit and vegetable processing. In closing, we express our
gratitude to all our seniors and mentors whose guidance and support played an instrumental
role in bringing this book to fruition. Their invaluable contributions have helped to ensure that
this resource meets the needs and expectations of the end user in the field of Preservation and
Processing of Fruit and Vegetable.
Dr. Nikita Wadhawan
Nikita Wadhawan, Ph. D (Foods & Nutrition), is presently working
as Associate Professor & Head in the department of Dairy and Food
Technology, CDFT, Udaipur. Has more than 15 years of experience in teaching UG
and PG classes at the College of Dairy and Food Technology and College of Home
Science. She carries a wide experience in the field of teaching, research and
extension. She has completed PGDM, Nutrition and Dietetics, IHCA, Chennai and Executive Master
Program in Business Administration (EMPBA) and Quality management, New Delhi.
She was awarded Senior Research Fellowship from ICMR, New Delhi for pursuing
Ph. D Research. Developed entrepreneurs in the field of maize processing who
are now earning. Attended and organized number of conferences and schools in
the field of food processing. During her career she has actively participated
and presented papers at workshops and seminars related to Clinical Nutrition
and Processing &Technology at National and International level. She has
published more than 42 research publications, 14 popular articles,5 chapters
and 10 e-compendiums 14 technical bulletins and 2 manuals etc. Has received
number of awards for her outstanding contribution in the field of Food
Technology and nutrition at National and international platforms. Is presently
the Food Safety Supervisor, FSSAI and Master Trainer, Grain Processing, PMFME,
Rajasthan state. She was Co-PI in RKVY sponsored Project Centre of Excellence
on Maize where in about 21 commercialized recipes of maize were developed and
standardized. She has also worked as Co-PI in DST sponsored project on Development
of Designer Health Foods and then promotion among rural women for management of
non-communicable diseases. Presently acting as PI for the project entitled Development
of Protocols for Procurement, Safe storage and Milling Out-turn of Major Pulses,
from DoCA, MoCA, Food & Public Distribution, GOI
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