Nutra Fest organised by Dept of Food Technology, Uttaranchal University

my uttarakhand news Bureau
Dehradun, 28 Sep: As part of the Nutrition Month celebrations, the Department of Food Technology, School of Applied and Life Sciences (SALS), Uttaranchal University, organised “Nutra Fest” on 25 and 26 September. The event aimed to promote awareness about healthy eating, nutrition, food innovation, and sustainable food choices among students through the theme “Discover Power of Nutrition”.
The Nutra Fest was inaugurated by University President Jitender Joshi, Vice Chancellor Dharam Buddhi, Executive Director Abhishek Joshi, and Director, School of Applied and Life Sciences (SALS), Dr Ajay Singh. Faculty members, staff, and students of the University actively participated in the event.
The fest provided a platform to showcase their creativity and innovation through a variety of nutritious, healthy, and innovative food products. Students creatively modified traditional food products by incorporating healthier and more nutritious alternatives. Some of the major attractions included samosa wraps prepared using rice sheets instead of refined flour (maida), soy chilla, healthy momos, and several other innovative food products.
The students focused on nutritional value, taste, hygiene, presentation, and innovation while developing their products. They also explained the ingredients, preparation methods, nutritional benefits, and innovative aspects of their products to the visitors and participants.
The event demonstrated how the application of food technology can transform conventional food products into healthier, nutritious, and innovative food choices. It also provided students with an opportunity to apply their academic knowledge in a practical and creative manner.
The Nutra Fest successfully conveyed the message of healthy eating, better nutrition, and a healthy lifestyle. The initiative encouraged students to explore innovative food solutions and highlighted the important role of food technology in promoting nutrition and developing healthier food products for society.