Head of Division
About the Division
The Food Technology Research Division (FTRD) comprises of the following sections as Food Product Development Research Laboratory, Equipment Design and Research Laboratory, Food Product Sensory, Food Analytical Services, and Management Information Systems.
Divisional Goal
To meet the demands of stakeholders as shall be determined by the CD and R&D Management Team.
To generate and disseminate scientific knowledge and technology as well as provide technical, analytical, training and consultancy services in the area of food processing and engineering.
Divisional Objectives
Objective 1
Develop and implement a system for identifying and resolving at least 1 researchable industrial constraint each year.
Objective 4
Deliver consultancy/training services to meet clients' demands as per CD market development targets.
Objective 2
Drive the publication of at least 4 scientific research papers each year in credible scientific journals
Objective 5
Facilitate the provision of technical services and production of tangible research by-products to meet clients' demands as per CD market development targets
Objective 3
Involve in a DONOR FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTS
Objective 6
Ensure that the best quality management practices are adhered to in all the technical divisions of the institute
Divisional Research Projects
ACP COFFEE
MA-CASH
BEETROOT DARK CHOCOLATE
YELLOW CASSAVA IN FOOD APPLICATION
MODERNIZING AGRICULTURE IN GHANA (MAG)
INNOECOFOOD
Divisional Research & Other Activities
- Extraction and characterization of gelatin from fish scales – E. Asiamah
- Development of an instant noodle meal from millet – Dr F. Ansah
- Production of dark chocolate from beetroot powder and analysis of the dark chocolate produced – Funded by the International Foundation for Science – Dr. E. Kongor
- Pod storage, fermentation, and drying of fermented beans at different temperatures and production of liquor for analysis – Dr. E. Kongor
- Development of instant snack from cocoyam by extrusion cooking – C. Baffour Gyasi
- Carotenoid stability during processing and storage of yellow cassava flour – PT. Akonor
- Development of instant snacks from cassava-fish trimmings-spices blend by extrusion cooking – CCST Student
- Performance evaluation of gari roaster - Dr. Ampah
- Development of assorted products on the HFA Project
Meet the Staff of the Division
Head of Division
Dr. John Kongor
Research Scientist
Dr. Evelyn Serwa Ayeh
Senior Research Scientist
Dr. Jonathan Ampah
Senior Research Scientist
Ms. Winifred Arthur
Senior Research Scientist
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