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📢 Research Publication Spotlight | NIFTEM-Kundli

We are delighted to share that the research article “Synthesis of Postbiotics, Improved Antioxidant Potential and Enhanced Shelf Life of Mango Beverage Probioticated with Lactobacillus helveticus MTCC 5463” has been published in the Journal of Food Science and Technology (Published: 12 May 2026).

The study, authored by Ranjitha K., Dr. Harinder Singh Oberoi, Kushal Kumar Upreti, H. Bharathamma, A. N. Lokesha, Pushpa Chethan Kumar, Rigzen Tsewang, Jash Bhai Prajapati, Mir Asif Iquebal, and Heena Yadav, highlights the development of a functional probiotic mango beverage with enhanced nutritional, antioxidant, and shelf-life properties.

🔬 Key Findings:
• Lactobacillus helveticus MTCC 5463 successfully proliferated in ready-to-serve mango beverage, achieving high viable cell counts after fermentation.
• The probiotic beverage maintained excellent cell viability and sensory acceptability during refrigerated storage.
• Probiotication significantly enhanced total phenolic content and antioxidant activity, improving the beverage’s functional properties.
• Increased levels of key vitamins and bioactive compounds contributed to enhanced nutritional value.
• The beverage demonstrated improved carotenoid bioaccessibility and strong potential as a commercially viable functional food product.

This research underscores the growing potential of probiotics and postbiotics in developing next-generation functional beverages that promote health, nutrition, and consumer well-being.

Congratulations to all the authors on this valuable contribution to food science, biotechnology, and functional food innovation.

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NIFTEM-Kundli proudly introduces BBA (Honours) in Data & Business Analytics, India's first undergraduate programme designed specifically for the food and agribusiness sector. This future-focused programme equips students with the analytical, technological, and business skills needed to thrive in an increasingly data-driven world.

Combining business fundamentals with modern analytics, the programme prepares graduates to solve real-world challenges across food systems, agribusiness, supply chains, and emerging digital enterprises.

Programme Highlights:
✅ India's first BBA in Food & Agribusiness Analytics
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Eligibility:
• Valid CUET (UG) 2026 Score
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🎓 MBA & EMBA Admissions 2026–27 | Join the NIFTEM-K Virtual Open House

Still exploring your options for higher education in Food Business, Agribusiness, and Management? Here's your opportunity to interact directly with the experts shaping the future of the food sector.

📢 NIFTEM-K invites aspiring candidates to its Virtual Open House for MBA & EMBA Admissions 2026–27.

Connect with Deans, Heads of Departments, Admission Coordinators, and current students to gain first-hand insights into the programs, specializations, career opportunities, admission process, campus life, and more.

Open House Join Date: 27 June 2026
Open House Timing: 11:00 AM – 01:00 PM
Extended Admission Deadline Date: 30 June, 2026

💡 Whether you're a recent graduate looking to build expertise in Food & Agribusiness Management or a working professional seeking leadership growth through the Executive MBA, this interactive session is designed to answer all your questions.

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📢 Join NIFTEM-K and Shape the Future of Food Engineering

Are you passionate about teaching, research, innovation, and advancing the food processing sector? Here's an opportunity to become part of one of India's premier institutions dedicated to food technology, entrepreneurship, and management.

NIFTEM-K invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor on contract basis in the Department of Food Engineering.

As an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Government of India, NIFTEM-K offers a dynamic environment for academic excellence, cutting-edge research, industry collaboration, and innovation-driven learning.

🔹 Position: Assistant Professor on contract basis
🔹 Department: Food Engineering
🔹 Institution: NIFTEM-K
🔹 Application Deadline: 07 July 2026

If you are ready to contribute to the next generation of food engineers and researchers, we encourage you to apply and be part of NIFTEM-K's mission of transforming the future of the food sector.

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🎓 MBA & EMBA Admissions 2026–27 | Join the NIFTEM-K Virtual Open House

Still exploring your options for higher education in Food Business, Agribusiness, and Management? Here's your opportunity to interact directly with the experts shaping the future of the food sector.

📢 NIFTEM-K invites aspiring candidates to its Virtual Open House for MBA & EMBA Admissions 2026–27.

Connect with Deans, Heads of Departments, Admission Coordinators, and current students to gain first-hand insights into the programs, specializations, career opportunities, admission process, campus life, and more.

Open House Join Date: 27 June 2026
Open House Timing: 11:00 AM – 01:00 PM
Extended Admission Deadline Date: 30 June, 2026

💡 Whether you're a recent graduate looking to build expertise in Food & Agribusiness Management or a working professional seeking leadership growth through the Executive MBA, this interactive session is designed to answer all your questions.

🔗 Join the Virtual Open House:
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The countdown has begun! Admissions for the MBA and Executive MBA (EMBA) programmes at NIFTEM-Kundli are closing soon. If you're looking to build leadership capabilities, enhance your managerial expertise, and accelerate your career growth, now is the time to act.

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✅ Industry-focused curriculum
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Last Date to Apply: 30 June 2026

Don't let this opportunity pass you by. Take the next step toward a future driven by knowledge, innovation, and excellence.

Apply now and become part of India's premier institution in Food Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Management.

🎓 MBA & EMBA Admissions 2026–27 | Join the NIFTEM-K Virtual Open House

Still exploring your options for higher education in Food Business, Agribusiness, and Management? Here's your opportunity to interact directly with the experts shaping the future of the food sector.

📢 NIFTEM-K invites aspiring candidates to its Virtual Open House for MBA & EMBA Admissions 2026–27.

Connect with Deans, Heads of Departments, Admission Coordinators, and current students to gain first-hand insights into the programs, specializations, career opportunities, admission process, campus life, and more.

Open House Join Date: 27 June 2026
Open House Timing: 11:00 AM – 01:00 PM

💡 Whether you're a recent graduate looking to build expertise in Food & Agribusiness Management or a working professional seeking leadership growth through the Executive MBA, this interactive session is designed to answer all your questions.

🔗 Join the Virtual Open House:
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🚀 Don't miss this chance to engage directly with the NIFTEM-K community and take the next step toward a rewarding career in the food and agribusiness sector.

Excited to share that the Food Fortification Certification Agency (FFCA) at NIFTEM, Kundli is organizing a specialized 5-day training program on ISO 22000:2018 – Food Safety Management System, in collaboration with expert trainers from the Quality Council of India (QCI).

📅 Dates: 29/06/2026 – 03/07/2026

📍 Venue: NIFTEM, Kundl

This accredited program is designed to equip participants with practical insights and globally relevant standards in food safety management—empowering professionals to enhance quality, compliance, and trust in the food industry.

A great opportunity for students, professionals, and entrepreneurs to upskill and stay ahead in the evolving food sector.

Register now and be a part of this impactful learning experience!

🔬 Innovation for Safer Food: NIFTEM-K’s Breakthrough in Rapid Paneer Adulteration Detection

Food safety remains one of the most critical challenges in ensuring consumer trust and public health. Reinforcing its commitment to scientific innovation and quality assurance, NIFTEM-K has developed a Multiplex Paper-Based Nano-Biosensor Kit for the simultaneous qualitative detection of multiple adulterants and quality parameters in paneer.

This patented and copyright-protected innovation enables the rapid detection of key adulterants and indicators, including formalin, starch, salt, urea, and freshness parameters, all in a single test. Designed for simplicity, speed, and accuracy, the kit offers a practical solution for strengthening food quality monitoring across the dairy sector.

✨ Key Features:
✔ Simultaneous detection of multiple adulterants in a single run
✔ Rapid, simple, and ready-to-use testing process
✔ Accurate and reliable results
✔ Room temperature storage with good shelf life
✔ Validated by NABL & FSSAI-notified laboratories

This innovation reflects NIFTEM-K’s continued efforts to bridge cutting-edge research with real-world industry applications, contributing to safer food systems, consumer protection, and technological advancement in the food processing sector.

🌍 As India advances towards a more robust food safety ecosystem, innovations like these demonstrate how research-driven solutions can create meaningful impact from laboratory to marketplace.