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Food Science Cluster (FSC)
The cluster conducts research on food science and technology including product and process research and development, food engineering and management aspects. Currently it integrates research activities and develops programs on handling and processing foods of major economic importance. Some of the current projects in the cluster are as follows:
| Project | Duration |
Quality evaluation of alcoholic beverages from local starchy materials | 2006-2007 |
Evaluation of the quality and composition of wines and cordials from local fruits | 2006-2007 |
Destruction of coliforms in local cured meat products | 2006-2007 |
Antioxidant components of Pili | 2006-2007 |
Food quality evaluation of native chicken | 2007-2008 |
Technology commercialization and packaging development of wines from selected local fruits | 2007-2008 |
Development of low-cost kit for determining process schedule in foods | 2006-2008 |
Technology commercialization and packaging development of ubi powder | 2007-2008 |