Food science and technology practicum at the International Rice Research Institute, Los Baños, Laguna
Date
2013
Degree
Bachelor of Science in Food Technology
Major Course
Major in Food Science
College
College of Agriculture and Food Science (CAFS)
Adviser/Committee Chair
Ara Fatima C. Algar
Abstract
The practicum was conducted at the International Rice Research Institute in Los Baños, Laguna from April to May 2012 for a period of 150 hours. IRRI is a nonprofit independent research and training organization. It was established in 1960 by the Rockefeller and Ford Foundation with the help of the government of the Republic of the Philippines. New different laboratory techniques were acquired by the student by conducting simple sensory evaluation tests on Swarna and Jasmine rice, texture profile analyses of the lines derived from the cross of rice varieties Apo and IR64 varieties, and gel consistency tests. During the same period, the student attended an IRRI-wide seminar tackling laboratory safety precautions. Skills and knowledge were developed through the different tests that were performed in the laboratory social skills were improved as well as proper work ethics by the student. It was recommended to have intensive training for IRRI employees to become trained panelists of sensory evaluation. In addition, a sensory laboratory equipped with the proper amenities and apparatus was also suggested.
Language
English
Location
UPLB Main Library Special Collections Section (USCS)
Call Number
LG 993 2013 F61 S86
Recommended Citation
Sumague, Moraine Monteiro, "Food science and technology practicum at the International Rice Research Institute, Los Baños, Laguna" (2013). Undergraduate Theses. 1082.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/etd-undergrad/1082
Document Type
Thesis
Notes
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