Food Science

Head of division: dr. ihsanullah

Introduction	Research objectives
Research Groups	funded projects completed
On-going funded projects

Introduction

Food Science Divivsion is involved in basic and applied research in selected areas of food. The division has successfully completed many international and national projects. On the basis of R&D conducted at the division, Government of Pakistan has approved establishment of five commercial food irradiators in Pakistan and launched iron fortified wheat flour program in the country.

Research Objectives

Food preservation through radiation and conventional techniques, safety of food and environment, product and process development and agro-waste utilization for food and feed

Research Groups

Funded Projects – Ongoing

S. No	Title of project	Duration	Funding Agency
1	Development of processing method for pectin as value added product from citrus peel waste	2007-2009	PSF
2.	Novel applications of food irradiation technology for improving socio-economic development (RAS/5/046)	2007-2010	RCA/ IAEA
3.	Screening and development of low phytate bread wheat mutants in Pakistan	2004-2007	RC/ IAEA
4.	Better utilization of food for health and productive life in agriculture sector (Coordinated project with NWFP Agric. Univ. Peshawar)	2004-2007	ALP
5.	Fortification and physicochemical evaluation of canola & sunflower oil with seabuckthorn oil .	2006-2007	HEC
6.	Mushroom cultivation and popularization as cottage industry in NWFP	2006-2008	PSF
7.	Design and fabrication of a laboratory size screw extruder for conservation of agro-based materials into value added food and feed products	2007-2009	PSF
8.	Coordinated between NIFA and NIH “Estimation of goitrogenous substances in foods and their relationship with the prevalence of goiter”	2006-2007	NIH.
9.	Coordinated research project between NIFA and NIH A) Nutritional enhancement of cereals and grain legumes through sprouting and its utilization as food. B) Amylose contents of different food commodities; influence of household processing on the amylase contents of these foods.	2006-2007	NIH.
10.	Preventing osteoporosis and promoting bone mass in Asian Populations using a food based approach (RAS/6/041).	2005-2008	IAEA

Funded Projects –Completed

S.No	Title	Duration	Funding Agency
1	Technological and economical feasibility of radiation preservation of potatoes	1981-1983	CRP/IAEA
2	Commercial trials on radiation preservation of onions under tropical conditions	1985-1988	CRP/IAEA
3	Radiation preservation of dried fruits	1983-1986	TC /IAEA
4	Food Irradiation process control and acceptance	1990-1991	CRP/IAEA
5	Standardization of detection method for irradiated dried fruits and tree nuts	1994 - 98	CRP/IAEA
6	Nutritional and physiological evaluation of Red Palm Oil (Carotino)	1997 - 2000	PORIM Malaysia
7	Radiation treatment of minimally processed fruits and vegetables for ensuring hygienic quality	2001 - 2005	CRP/IAEA
8	Radiation as SPS Treatment	2001-2002	RCA/IAEA
9	Fortification of Vanaspati Ghee in Pakistan with red palm oil as a natural source of Vitamin A.	2001 - 2003	MPOB Malaysia
10	Iron fortification of roller milled wheat flour in Pakistan	2202 - 2003	MI Canada
11	Application of Irradiation for Improving Food Safety, Security and Trade (RAS/5/042)	2002 - 2005	RCA/IAEA
12	Radiation decontamination of commercial poultry feed	2003-2005	PSF
13	Coordinated between NIFA and NIH “Estimation of goitrogenous substances in foods and their relationship with the prevalence of goiter”	2006-2007	NIH.
14	Coordinated research project between NIFA and NIH A) Nutritional enhancement of cereals and grain legumes through sprouting and its utilization as food. B) Amylose contents of different food commodities; influence of household processing on the amylase contents of these foods.	2006-2007	NIH.
15	Harmonization of Radiation Protection (RAS/9/029)	2003	RCA/IAEA

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