FST2174 - Processing Technology of Roots and Tubers

DEAR STUDENTS,

WELCOME TO THE PLATFORM OF THE MODULE OF ROOTS AND TUBERS PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY.

Roots and tubers are considered as the most important food crops after cereals. About 200 million farmers in developing countries use roots and tubers for food security and income. The roots and tubers contribute significantly to sustainable development, income generation and food security, especially in the tropical regions. Individually, cassava, potato, sweet potato and yam are considered the most important roots and tubers world-wide in terms of annual production. Tropical root and tubers are the most important source of carbohydrates. The nutritional composition of roots and tubers varies from place to place, depending on various factors. Physicochemical, functional and organoleptic evaluation of foods in relation to consumer preferences, life-cycle analysis of environmental impacts related to processing of tropical roots and tubers, and optimized process for reducing the anti-nutrients in tropical roots and tubers are some of the areas that need proper attention and implementation.

At the completion of this module, you are expected to have a sound knowledge of the nutritional and anti-nutritional contents of roots and tubers, processing technology of roots and tubers, as well as quality and safety of roots and tubers and their derivative products.