National Institute of Food Science and Technology - Food Research & Development Project

The Institute is running a Semi-Commercial Food-Sale Project since 1995. The project is imparting practical training to the students and is also providing handsome profit to the University. The project is being run through a management committee.

 

Project Title

PKR million

Funding Agency

Year

Status

1

Establishment of French Culture Center at UAF

1.0

French Embassy

2017-2022

Ongoing

2

Preparation, characterization and application of biodegradable food packaging films from fruit and vegetable residues

4.49

HEC

2018

Ongoing

3

Development of microwave assisted sustainable extraction cum drying technique for fruits/vegetables preservation

11

HEC

2019

Ongoing

4

Research project entitled “Designing Bio-based and biodegradable Packaging through Agriculture Waste Valorization (BIO-PAWVAL)

0.99

HEC-Campus France

2021-23

Ongoing

5

Development of innovative Jujube, peach and guava products and capacity building under Public Private Partnership mode

2.022

EFS, UAF

2020-22

Ongoing

6

Development of Indigenous Adsorbent for Improving the used Edible Fats Quality of Street Vender Foods for Peri-Urban Inhabitants

2.263

HEC

2021

Ongoing

7

Development and characterization of biodegradable food packaging films from indigenous agricultural residues

3.6

PSF, NSLP

2021

Ongoing

8

Commercialization of Specialty Multigrain Flour (MaxGrain®) developed for intended baked products utilizing indigenous cereals; A step to improve nutritional status of the masses

10.933 

HEC -Technology Transfer Support Fund program

2021-23

Ongoing

9

Designing Bio-based and biodegradable Packaging through Agriculture Waste Valorization.

0.99 

Pak-France PERIDOT

2021-23

Ongoing

10

Establishment of Pak-Korea nutrition center (PKNC) to improve child and community nutrition. Sponsored by Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and Higher Education Commission, Pakistan.

(Rs. 1593 million)

Micronutrient Initiative (MI), Islamabad

 

Ongoing

11

Consumer survey regarding knowledge, attitudes and practices of food safety

6.5

CABI

2021-23

Ongoing

12

Extraction of gelatin and pectin from various sources

22.22

PARB

2022-25

Ongoing

13

Exploration of nutritional profile with shelf-life extension and value-added products of Jamun (Syzygium cumini) and Falsa (Grewia asiatica L.) fruits

16.047

PARB

2021-24

Ongoing

14

Development of soybean in Pakistan to reduce import bills     

12.174

PARB

2021-26

Ongoing

15

Tackling protein energy malnutrition and micronutrients deficiency in vulnerable population by transforming food system

5.71

HEC

2021

Ongoing

NIFSAT completed projects

 

Project Title

PKR million

Funding Agency

Year

Completed

1

Use of Red Palm Oil Fortified Shortening in Cookies

0.387

Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB)

13-2-2002 to
12-4-2002

Completed

2

Food industrial Waste: Management for the Production of Lactic acid through Biotechnological Applications

12.350

HEC

2002-05

Completed

3

Stability and Acceptability Components of the Project on Iron Fortification of Wheat Flour

0.97

The Micronutrient Initiative (MI), Canada

30.6.2004

Completed

4

Utilization of Rice Industrial Wastes for Oil Extraction and Value-Added Products

0.48

HEC

2007-08

Completed

5

Extraction of Natural Antioxidants from Agro-Industrial Wastes for Food Applications

3.83

HEC

2007-10

Completed

6

Preparation and Characterization of Legumes Protein Isolates to Improve the Nutritional and Functional Properties of Baked Products

1.4

PSF

2008-10

Completed

7

Seasonal variation in chemical composition of fresh milk

2.5

Nestle Pakistan

2008-09

Completed

8

Tackling metabolic syndrome by developing functional foods

4.434

HEC

2010-12

Completed

9

Value addition and shelf-life extension of guava by chemical treatments under modified atmosphere storage.

9.12

HEC Pakistan

2011

Completed

10

Construction of Exhibition Complex (Expo Center)

144.000

Endowment Fund UAF

2011- 2014

Completed

11

Construction of BSL-3 Lab

31.000

Endowment Fund UAF

March 2012

Completed

12

Developing and exploring the role of edible coatings to improve the quality and shelf life of whole and minimally processed fruits

7.105

Higher Education Commission Pakistan

June, 2010-2012

Completed

13

Developing and exploring the role of edible coatings to improve the quality and shelf life of whole and minimally processed fruits

6.01

HEC

2011-13

Completed

14

Establishment of Functional and Nutraceutical Food Research Section at The National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

10.523

Pak-US Joint project

2011-14

Completed

15

Documenting and mitigating the impact of pesticides and heavy metal residues on vegetables

Total cost 19.50 million, our component Rs. 9.021 million

PARB, Lahore

2011-16

Completed

16

Peril Assessment of Trans Fats of Vender Foods Consumed in Faisalabad City

0.50

HEC

2012-13

Completed

17

Functional exploration of Millet and Sorghum: An advancement towards food security

1.69

HEC

2012-16

Completed

18

Development and Evaluation of cheese whey-based sports drinks

0.5

HEC

2013

 

19

Acrylamide risk assessment in fried and baked food products

0.463

HEC

2014

Completed

20

Thin edible coating of fruits to prevent browning and moisture losses

0.4

HEC

2014

Completed

21

Situation analysis of Large-Scale Wheat Flour, Ghee and Edible Oil Fortification

7.20

Micronutrient Initiative (MI), Canada

28-2-14 to
27-6-14

Completed

22

Characterization of Pakistani Mango Kernel Waste with Special Reference to its Seed Fat as a Cocoa Butter Equivalent for Value added Product

4,928 USD

AIP-UC-DAVIS

2014-15

Completed

23

Development of Conditioned (Omega-3 rich) meat and eggs through modifications in feed ingredients

3.00

PSF

2014-17

Completed

24

Development, evaluation and promoting of cost effective and low polluting fish feed for Labeo rohita to enhance productivity

7.8

PARB

2014-17

Completed

25

Quality Assurance/Quality Control Situation of Flour Mills in Punjab Province with Special Reference to Wheat Flour Fortification

3.80

GAIN, Switzerland

1-4-15 to
30-9-15

Completed

26

Development of standard method through optimization of processing conditions for manufacturing of mozzarella cheese from buffalo milk

2.8

HEC

2015

 

27

Development and quality evaluation of dehydrated tomato slices/powder for food applications

7.91

HEC, Pakistan

2015

 

28

Evaluation of rice in different zones of the Punjab with special reference to arsenic contents

1.8

Nestle Pakistan Ltd.

2015-17

Completed

29

Evaluation of rice in different zones of the Punjab with special reference to arsenic contents

1.77

Nestle Pakistan Limited

2015-17

Completed

30

Functional exploration of wheat straw- an approach towards value addition

2.356

HEC

2015-18

Completed

31

Development of dairy based encapsulation material for improved bioaccessibility of probiotics

6.32

HEC

2015-19

Completed

32

Value addition of agro-residues for alpha amylase production through bioconversion

2.98

HEC

2015-19

Completed

33

Value addition of mango through development of fruit leather

0.8

AIP-UC Davis

2016

Completed

34

Preservation of milk by using ultraviolet light and its evaluation during storage

0.466

HEC

2016

Completed

35

Rapid & Non-destructive evaluation of food quality and safety using spectroscopy

6.9

HEC

2016

Completed

36

Effect of thermal, sonication and thermosonication treatment on bioactive compounds of fresh apple-grape juice.

0.5

HEC

2016

Completed

37

Sustainable Production of Edible Coatings through Electrostatic Coating Approach

2.2

HEC

2016

Completed

38

Evaluation of Extraction potential of Proteins derived from Food Industrial Waste

0.5

HEC

2016-17

Completed

39

Delivery of protein and micro-nutrients to school going children through shelf stable ready-to-eat crispy nutribars

2.27

HEC

2016-20

Completed

40

Development and nutritional evaluation of micronutrients fortified rice-based sweet snack bars made from parboiled puffed rice for school nutrition programs

2.028

HEC

2016-21

Completed

41

Development of stabilizer for dairy products application from nonconventional sources

1.6

HEC

2017

 

42

Optimization of processing conditions for the production of soft cheese from camel milk

0.5

HEC

2017

Completed

43

Utilization of Pomegranate and Sunflower Seed Waste for the Development of High Nutria-Omega 5 Cookies for Infantile Stage

3.388

HEC

2017-20

Completed

44

Extraction and characterization of bioative peptides/protein hydrolysate from fish waste and its utilization in broiler feed

1.4

HEC

2017-20

Completed

45

Nutritional Awareness of School Going Children and Review of Nutrition & Food Safety Curricula Practiced at Higher Educational Institutes of Pakistan

5.17

GAIN, Switzerland

24-11-17 to
29-12-17

Completed

46

Composite flour technology; A step towards managing malnutrition and food security in Pakistan

1.385

CAS,UAF

2017-18

Completed

47

Composite flour technology; A step towards managing malnutrition and food security in Pakistan

6.1784

PARB

2017-19

Completed

48

Application of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy to monitor wheat flour aging process using chemometrics

0.50

HEC

2017-19

Completed

49

Development, Optimization and Technology Dissemination of value-added products of selected fruits and vegetables

14.309

PARB

2017-21

Completed

50

Utilization of fruit wastes as a value added functional drink

3.728

HEC

2018

Completed

51

Application of novel techniques on quality characteristics of fresh citrus juices.

2.083 Million

HEC

2018-20

Completed

52

Exploring the potential of non-thermal techniques for quality analysis of citrus-based peel pectin.

2.933

ALP

2018-20

Completed

53

Development of processing / packaging protocols for commercially processed products of mango, kinnow, potato and tomato

3.838

HEC

2018-21

June 2021

54

Effect of Microstructural Characteristics on Mechanical and Barrier Properties of Emulsified Edible Films/Coatings

4.38

HEC

2018-20

Completed

55

Impact of Pathogenic Bacteria and Their Seasonal Influence on Safety Status of Ready to Eat (RTE) Foods in Punjab

6.544

HEC

2018-20

Completed

56

Linking nutrition to cereal brans: production and commercialization of modified bran flours

8.351

HEC

2018-20

Completed

57

Value addition of citrus waste as a dietary fiber source in extrusion-based food products

3.59

ALP- PARC

2019

Completed

58

Enhancing value addition of milk by developing specialized cheese and cheese spread

5.928

TDF-HEC

2020

 

59

Value addition of guava through development of vitamin-A fortified fruit bar

2.12

ALP-PARC

2021

Completed

60

Application of novel techniques on quality characteristics of fresh citrus juices

2.083

HEC

2021

Completed

61

“Exploring the potential of non-thermal techniques for quality analysis of citrus-based peel pectin

2.933

ALP

2021

Completed

62

Compositional and Functional Analysis of Human Milk with Special Reference to Malnourished Mothers in Pakistan

 

Chungnam National University, Daejeon, South Korea

 

Completed

63

Establishment of Extrusion Center at Institute of Food Science & Technology” University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

 

Pak-US Joint project

 

Completed

64

Rapid & Non-destructive evaluation of food quality and safety using spectroscopy

6.952

HEC

2016-20

Completed

65

Rapid and Non-destructive methods for detection of fraud ground meat to ensure food safety of consumers

3.5

HEC-Campus France

2017

Completed

66

Post-mortem aging technology: a way to improve nutritional and sensorial quality of meat

11.393

HEC

2019-21

Completed

67

Cereal based functional beverage; Development, optimization and acceptability – An approach to introduce value-added nutritious drink in Pakistani market

1.00

HEC

2021

Completed