Fuel
Media Services Pvt. Ltd. , one of the leading event management service companies in Bangalore is now launching an awareness series on careers known to
and chosen by a few who do not want to tread the mundane career path. This
series would serve as a curtain raiser to our property Career Utsav, happening
on 5th and 6th December 2015, in Bangalore, and the following week in
Mangalore.
The
attempt is to bring out the main features of two somewhat diametrically
opposite careers , so as to emphasize on the variety and range of careers
available.
Flavorists
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Flavour
is the sensory impression of food or other substance, and is determined
o
mainly
by the chemical senses of taste and smell.
o
Flavorant
is defined as a substance that gives another substance flavor, altering the
characteristics of the solute, causing it to become sweet, sour, tangy etc.
o
Flavor
is an important aspect that keeps customers happy and persuade them to come
back and buy the same product.
o
There
are two categories of flavors- Natural flavors and Artificial flavors. The
flavor of the food, as such, can be altered with flavorants, which affect the
senses.
o
Those
who add flavor to the products are referred by the term Food Flavorist or
Flavor Chemists.
o
Flavorists
are chemists who create flavors for food and other products. Flavor chemists or
flavorists, make food taste good.
o
The
job involves not just mixing various ingredients to create artificial and
natural flavors; but requires an in-depth knowledge of aroma chemicals,
essential oils, plant extracts etc.
o
To
enter the field of flavours, one must have at least a B.Sc. or M.Sc. in
Chemistry or Biochemistry with some experience in the industry. A basic
knowledge of food technology will be an added advantage.
o
Central
Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore offers various short term courses
as well as research opportunities in the field of food flavoring.
PAY
PACKET:
Like
in any other field, the salary increases proportionally with the experience in
the field. As a fresher you can expect a salary of Rs.10,000-Rs.15,000/- per
month.
Opportunities
for flavorists are not limited to the food and beverage industry alone. Flavors
are added not only to food stuffs, but to items like toothpaste, beverages,
medications, dishwashing liquids, cosmetics etc.
Therefore
flavorists have opportunities in companies that manufacture skin creams,
cosmetics, hair care products, and other products that exude fragrances.
INSTITUTIONS
OFFERING THIS COURSE:
Indian
Institute of Hospitality and Management, Mumbai
SRM
University, Department of Food Process Engineering, Ghaziabad
