Food science and technology practicum at the Dairy Products and Technology Development Division, Animal and Dairy Sciences cluster, College of Agriculture, University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna

Date

12-2011

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Major Course

Major in Food Science

College

College of Agriculture and Food Science (CAFS)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Santiago, Dennis Marvin O.

Abstract

The practicum was conducted at the Dairy Products and Technology Development Division (DPTDD) of the Animal and Dairy Science Cluster, College of Agriculture, University of the Philippines Los Baños. It was held from May to June 2011 for a total of 150 hours. Processing different dairy products such as cheese and milk was learned by the student while he was undertaking the practicum. He was also introduced to the different equipments commonly used in dairy plants such as DPTDD plant. Pasteurizers, homogenizer, filler, mixer, freezer, and cold room were some of the equipments found in the plant. The student gained necessary information and knowledge regarding milk and milk products. He performed laboratory tests that will determine if the raw milk provided is suitable for processing and what products should it be used for. The tests performed were clot on boiling test, acidity test, and microbial tests. The student also learned how to adjust to different people in the workplace, which may prove to be useful in the future. DPTDD have multiple functions in the university. It produces dairy products for income generation such as fresh milk, chocomilk, white cheese, and yoghurt. Aside from production of dairy food products, it also functions as a toll packer for other dairy enterprises, such as Real Fresh Dairy Farm, Inc. and Philippine Carabao Center - UPLB. It also serves as a research center for development or improvement of dairy products, as well as an instruction institution for undergraduate and graduate levels taking up courses from Animal and Dairy Sciences Cluster, Food Science Cluster, Department of Agronomy, and College of Veterinary Medicine.

Language

English

Location

UPLB Main Library Special Collections Section

Call Number

LG 993 2011 F61 A58

Document Type

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