The Best University to Study Food Science and Technology in Kenya
Meru University of Science and Technology is currently the best University in Kenya to pursue a Degree course in Food Science/Food Technology/Human Nutrition. The Food Sciences programmes offered at Meru University of Science and Technology range from Bachelors to Doctoral (PhD) degrees. These programmes are offered through the Department of Food Science. www.must.ac.ke/foodscience
What makes Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) the best ?
Laboratory Facilities
Modern Food Chemistry Lab
MUST boasts of the best Food Science laboratories in Kenya
Meru University of Science and Technology is ISO 9001-2015 certified.
The Department of Food Science is pursuing certification of the laboratories to ISO 17025.
The Department of Food Science has the Following Labs.
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Food Processing/wet processing lab
This lab has equipment to process various food products including:
- Meat processing
- Dairy processing
- Baking
- Fruit and vegetable processing
- Water bottling
- Yoghurt processing pilot plant
Sausage Stuffer
2. Food Chemistry/Analysis Laboratory
The Food Chemistry Laboratory facilities allows students to carry out of complex food chemistry experiments such as rheology/viscosity, extraction of Bioactives and monitoring of temperature controlled experiments such as fermentation. The Department is acquiring Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS) for analysis of elements.
3.Food Microbiology Laboratory
In Meru University of Science and Technology, it is possible to carry simple to complex molecular biology experiments. Ranging from gene sequencing to complex microscopy.
Food products processed in the Department of Food Science.
- Camel milk yoghurt
- Goat milk yoghurt
- Camel meat sausages
- Probiotic yoghurt
- Brown bread, scones etc
- Bottled water
Research projects going on:
- Selenium Bio fortification
- Diabetes prevalence in Western Kenya
- Development of alternative products from Miraa
- Development of camel meat and camel milk products
Research projects going on:
- Selenium Bio fortification
- Diabetes prevalence in Western Kenya
- Development of alternative products from Miraa
- Development of camel meat and camel milk products
Programmes offered in the Department.
- PhD. in Food Science
- MSc in Food Science
- BSc in Food Science and Technology
- BSc in Food Science and Management
- BSc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics- KNDI accredited.
For more information visit: https://www.must.ac.ke/school-of-agriculture-and-food-science-safs/
For more information contact foodscience@must.ac.ke or 0717473736
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