Department of Biotechnology, Microbiology, and Biomedical Engineering in association with SRM Institute of Hotel Management, has organized a “One day Workshop on Fermentation Technology & Bread Making Session” at SRM University Delhi-NCR Sonepat, Haryana on 10th April 2024. Department of Food Technology have attended the session with the final year students and faculties.  

Key Feature of the Session: The role of Microorganisms in Food & Beverage Industries.      

Key Insights: Fermentation is an anaerobic biological process of metabolism in which an organism converts a carbohydrate, such as starch or sugar, into alcohol or an acid. Microorganisms like yeast and bacteria usually play a role in the fermentation process, creating beer, wine, bread, kimchi, yogurt, and other foods. Yeasts are used in alcoholic fermentation to make bread. Yeast converts sugar to carbon dioxide and alcohol in the absence of oxygen, causing the dough to rise. The alcohol evaporates and the yeast is killed because of the heat from baking the bread.

Students Learning: Students of Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biomedical Engineering, Food Technology & Hotel Management eagerly participated, grabbing the opportunity to learn about fermentation technology through bread-making sessions. This interactive session not only fostered engagement but also empowered students with practical knowledge and a deeper understanding of industrial microbiology.  

Roles: Overall scientific aspects of Fermentation and the importance of microbes in Industrial Microbiology were delivered by Professor V. Samuel Raj, Professor of Biotechnology & Microbiology & Dean Academics, SRMUH. Mr. Amit Kumar, Assistant Professor of Hotel Management played a crucial role in coordinating the event, ensuring smooth execution. Ms. Harpreet Kaur, Assistant Professor IHM helps in the demonstration & execution of Baking. Dr Rakhi Srivastava explained the science behind fermentation. Dr Archana Gupta and Ms Anu coordinated the event. The overall management of the workshop was done by Dr. Arpana Vibhuti, HoD Biotechnology & Microbiology, and Mr P.C. Pandey, IHM.  

Thanks to the faculties for their careful guidance and to the management for the support given for the Workshop. Students from all the mentioned departments were able to participate, expand their knowledge, and improve their career prospects in Industrial Microbiology.