Instrumental methods of analysis form an indispensable aspect of any R&D programme. Keeping in view the growing demands of R&D departments for sophisticated analytical instruments, and the necessity for an organised operation and maintenance system for the optimal utilization of such instruments, the Central Instrument Facility and Services was set up in 1989. The facility is equipped with state-of-the-art analytical instruments for advanced research and development in food science and technology, and for stringent quality control of food products. Besides serving the scientific community to run the in-house projects, the facility provides analytical support to sponsored R&D/consultancy projects.

· Instrumental analysis of food materials
· Study of texture and rheological properties of foods
· Development of analytical methods for food analysis
· Electronic instrumentation for food analysis
· Automation of food industry
· Maintenance of a Standard Reference Laboratory for calibration of
  analytical instruments
· Food texture measurement system
· Colour measurement system
· Controlled stress rheometry

· Fabrication of a laboratory freeze dryer
· Biosensor-based analyzer for L-lactate, glucose and sucrose
· Control system for fermentors
· Electronic control for aseptic packaging of foods
· Online retort control system for sterilization of foods
· Seminar Timer and Power Guard gadgets for in-house use
(To facilitate conduct of seminars and professional events)

· Instrument analytical services
· Trouble shooting and maintenance support for analytical instruments
· Calibration of analytical instruments
· Development of analytical and process control instruments
· Training courses on modern laboratory techniques and application of sophisticated instruments
· Analytical support to sponsored R&D/consultancy projects

Head                                                                                          Central Instrument Facility & Services,
Central Food Technological Research Institute,
Mysore - 570 013, India.
Ph: + 91 - 821 - 2514251
Fax: + 91 - 821 - 2517233

E-mail: cifs @ cftri . res . in                                                      Top