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Food Processing at MSU

Type: Presentation

Description:
Explore the MSU food processing complex, including the mobile food processing lab, a state-of-the-art food-grade facility that recently underwent a $4.4 million renovation funded by the State of Michigan. This facility is used for student education, research, conducting small-scale processing and recipe optimization, and collaborating with industry. The mobile food processing lab is a one-of-a-kind creation capable of operating a wide range of food processing equipment to produce a variety of finished food products that include blanching, pasteurizing, canning, drying, washing, cutting, and many other operations.

Presented by:

  • William Dixon, Academic Specialist, IAT, Michigan State University
  • Jeffery Swada, Associate Professor, FSHN, Michigan State University

Ages: Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, Over 21 years only

Scientific Disciplines:

  • Engineering and Technology
  • Science Education
  • Tours and Open Houses 29
  • STEAM Expo Days 120

For more information:

Read more about Food Processing at MSU (external site)

Time and Location

  • Date/Time: 4/1/2023 10:00 - 11:00 AM

    Location: Trout Food Science and Human Nutrition Building Room 124

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