Author: Department of Food Science and Chemistry

“Effects of Indigenous Processing by Obu Manuvu on Anti-nutrient and Nutrient Factors of Taro” has been accepted for publication at the Mindanao Journal of Science and Technology.

Prof. Calumba was recognized as the Outstanding Young Agri-Scientist in the inaugural Young Agri-Laureate Awards (YALA) organized by AGREA. Outstanding youth were also recognized for other categories, namely, Outstanding Young Farmer, Outstanding Young Fisherfolk, Outstanding Young Agri-Chef, and Outstanding Young Agri-Innovator.

Congratulations to our BS Food Technology representatives Zach Molde and Mariella Ropa for winning the Ultimate Isko and Iska 2022!

Some BS Food Technology students attended their first face-to-face classes this week in the following courses:FST 164 – Food SafetyFST 147 – Principles of Product Development

The Department of Food Science and Chemistry invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in the area of Food Science. Qualifications: 1. At least MS in Food Science and Technology or a related field from a reputable institution 2. Demonstrated ability to conduct research in the area of specialization; with a publication record 3….

Asst. Prof. Kriza Faye Calumba received the Young Investigator’s Research Award (Early Career Researcher Category) at The 12th Asian Conference on Lactic Acid Bacteria held at Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, on October 10-13. The award was given by Dr. Sung-Sik Yoon, President of the Asian Federation of Societies for Lactic Acid Bacteria. Asst. Prof. Calumba presented…

Congratulations to Mr. Joshua Cambronero, a BS Food Technology student, for being one of the grantees of the 2022 Undergraduate Thesis Grant on Natural Products! His thesis adviser is Prof. Joel Hassan Tolentino, one of our DFSC faculty. This grant is awarded by the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Health Research…