{"id":12,"date":"2026-09-24T00:06:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T00:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vasanthapalaniappan.com\/?st-import=a9969e1cd98dfb0b331579c7cd809abb"},"modified":"2026-10-07T18:40:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T18:40:00","slug":"services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vasanthapalaniappan.com\/en\/services\/","title":{"rendered":"Services"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n\t\t\t\t\tMy journey in food science has grown through internships, university projects, research, and professional practice. From exploring production processes to developing products and working on a community-based project, each experience has given me a new way to connect science with everyday food. These are the experiences that shaped my skills, challenged my thinking, and helped me discover the work I enjoy.\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Industrial Experiences & Research<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>
Hatsun Agro | Internship<\/h5>

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During a 15-day in-plant training at Hatsun Agro, I gained exposure to dairy and ice cream manufacturing through quality and production activities. I followed the production flow and learned about incoming milk inspection, including pH testing, and the quality protocols applied within the plant. Observing these checks alongside production helped me understand how raw material quality and process control contribute to consistent finished products. This placement provided an early connection between the principles I studied and their application in a manufacturing environment.<\/p>

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Lavazza, Sri City | Internship<\/h5>

\"\"My internship at Lavazza introduced me to a highly automated coffee manufacturing environment. I observed centralised process monitoring, equipment operation, and automated packaging, learning how operating parameters such as temperature, pressure, and processing time were monitored throughout production. Participating in coffee tasting alongside a sensory panel was particularly influential.<\/p>

I had always paid close attention to food aromas and flavours, and this experience introduced me to a structured way of evaluating those differences. It deepened my interest in how roasting conditions influence sensory characteristics and how sensory evaluation can play major role in product development and in understanding of consumer preferences.<\/p>

Kellogg\u2019s, Sri City | Internship<\/h5>

At Kellogg\u2019s, I gained exposure to manufacturing operations, material procurement, supplier coordination, and collaboration across departments. A key continuous improvement project involved investigating uneven flavour coating on cornflakes. I worked on examining spray timing and coating performance to identify factors affecting consistency and support improvements to the process.<\/p>

Presenting the work to experienced industry professionals strengthened my technical communication skills and confidence. The positive response to my contribution led to an opportunity to return to Kellogg\u2019s for my undergraduate thesis with the continuous improvement team.<\/p>

Kellogg\u2019s, Sri City | Undergraduate Thesis<\/h5>

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My research was focused on reducing production waste through root-cause analysis and investigation of process variation. Working with production teams strengthened my ability to translate observations into practical improvements.<\/p>

I researched how corn-grit particle size and soaking affect puffed cereal quality, using sieve analysis, texture analysis, and scanning electron microscopy. Soaking reduced hardness by about 43% and increased crispiness by 17%. This research was published in the International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition<\/em> in 2020.<\/p>

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) | Traineeship<\/h5>

\"\"As a Scientific Trainee in Food Additives and Flavourings. I worked on physical and chemical data especially in food additives and flavourings, with a particular focus on dietary exposure assessment using FAIM and DietEx tools. Much of my work focused on smoke flavourings, contributing to scientific publications and supporting working groups and FAF Panel meetings.<\/p>

This experience strengthened my understanding of how data informs risk assessment in regulatory decisions, and the scientific responsibility involved in communicating findings. Working in a multicultural environment alongside experts with decades of experience also broadened my perspective and helped me build valuable professional connections.<\/p>

Scientific Publications<\/h5>

My research contributions include 10 peer-reviewed publications<\/strong>, including cereal processing, food additives, and smoke flavouring safety. These include my undergraduate study in the International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition<\/em> and contributions to nine publications in the EFSA Journal<\/em>. Together, they reflect my interest in using scientific evidence to improve food quality and support food safety.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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