food technology
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Universidade Federal de Vicosa (UFV) is a federal university in the city of Viçosa, state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Viçosa is a technical university and offers courses in engineering, agronomy, veterinary medicine, animal husbandry, and other areas related to science.
Topic for internships
Research topics for internships vary by period as they are aligned with the ongoing research at that time. Below are some examples of previous internships to get a feel of what's possible within the subject of Food Technology.
Universidade Federal de Vicosa (UFV)
Professor Fredericio Barros
Bioactive compounds in foods: extraction, quantification, and antioxidant properties. Laboratory work; food natural colorants; anthocyanins; solvent extraction; ultrasound; antioxidant capacity.
Improving food quality and human health through grain chemistry and technology. Laboratory work; dietary fiber; resistant starch; tannins; bioactive compounds; food processing.
Universidade Federal de Vicosa (UFV)
Professor Pedro Henrique Campelo
Application of Emerging Technologies for Extraction and Modification of Food Ingredients: Our laboratory focuses on emerging technologies such as ultrasound, pulsed electric field, cold plasma, and ohmic heating for the modification of macromolecules (carbohydrates and proteins) and extraction of bioactive compounds from agro-industrial residues, assessing their techno-functional and nutritional activities.
Qualifications
Examples of suitable academies
- Bioprocess engineering
- Biochemical engineering
- Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering
- Microbiology
- Industrial microbiology
additional information
Possible internship periods
Upon inquiry
Working language
English
(preferably) Portuguese