One Day visit to Home Spices and Dairy Industry

A one-day academic excursion to Home Spices and Dairy Industry, Kalaburagi was organized by the Department of Food and Nutrition on 17.02.2026 from 11:00 AM to 05:00 PM. The purpose of the visit was to provide practical exposure to M.Sc. Food and Nutrition 4th semester students and Ph.D. research scholars regarding food quality analysis and industrial laboratory practices. The excursion aimed to help students understand the real-time application of theoretical concepts in food quality control and dairy processing.

During the visit, students toured the Quality Analyst Laboratory and the Dairy Processing Unit. In the Quality Analyst Laboratory, various analytical instruments such as the Microscope, Moisture Analyzer, Weighing Balance, pH Meter, Spectrophotometer, Hot Air Oven, and Soxhlet Apparatus with Heating Mantle were demonstrated. Industry experts explained the working principles, applications, and significance of each instrument in ensuring food quality and safety standards. In the Dairy Processing Unit, students observed milk processing techniques and the production of dairy products including pasteurized milk, non-pasteurized milk, toned milk, ghee, and paneer. The technical staff explained the processes of milk collection and chilling, pasteurization methods, hygiene and sanitation practices, and storage and packaging procedures. Students also learned about quality testing parameters such as fat content, acidity, and microbial safety checks performed before products reach consumers.

The excursion proved to be highly informative and educational, effectively bridging the gap between classroom learning and industrial application. Students gained exposure to industrial food quality control laboratories, developed a practical understanding of analytical techniques such as moisture, fat, pH, and spectrophotometric analysis, and received insight into GMP, hygiene, and safety practices followed in food and dairy industries. Mr. Mohammed Idrees, Managing Director of HS Dairy Farm and Mr. Vishal, Quality Control Analyst from Home Spices and Dairy Industry, Kalaburagi, interacted with the students and shared valuable insights.

Faculty members Dr. Jyothi Hiremath (Assistant Professor and Coordinator), Mrs. Priyanka Bakshi (Assistant Professor), and Dr. Vinod Kumar Patil (Assistant Professor), Dr.Ishita Auddy( Guest Lecture) along with 20 M.Sc. 4th semester students and Ph.D. research scholars. Students actively engaged in observing laboratory procedures, interacting with industry experts, and understanding industrial workflows, which significantly enhanced their experiential learning outcomes. Photographs of the event were taken and geo-tagged.