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Pavithra

B.Tech Food Technology graduate · Food R&D and Product Development

Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India

@pavithra1

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About

B.Tech Food Technology graduate from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University with FMCG R&D internship experience in formulation trials, sensory evaluation, competitor benchmarking, and trial documentation. Interested in product development, product improvement, and commercialization within R&D, Quality, and Production teams.

Experience

  • R&D Intern
    Naga Foods · Dindigul
    May 2026 – Jul 2026

    Participated in sensory evaluation of food products to assess taste, texture, aroma and appearance. Assisted the R&D team during formulation trials, supporting product sample preparation, evaluation and recording of observations. Supported competitor benchmarking, raw-material and finished-product assessment, and documented product evaluation results while following GMP and food safety practices.

  • Production Intern
    My Foods · Melapalayam, Tirunelveli

    Gained practical exposure to bakery and confectionery production, including formulation and packaging operations. Assisted with batch documentation and observed in-process quality requirements while working alongside Production and QA teams.

  • Production Intern
    AVE Ice Creams · Tirunelveli

    Gained exposure to ice-cream mix preparation, manufacturing and packaging operations. Followed GMP, hygiene and food safety practices during the internship.

Education

  • B.Tech
    AEC&RI, TNAU, Coimbatore
    Food Technology · 2026
  • Higher Secondary
    IIPE Laxmi Raman Matric Hr. Sec. School
    2022
  • Secondary School
    IIPE Laxmi Raman Matric Hr. Sec. School
    2020

Skills

3 to 6 months 3 to 6 months A few months of practice with it.
<3 months <3 months Just getting started - under three months. This is also what shows when a level has not been set.

Tools / apps / platforms

<3 months <3 months Just getting started - under three months. This is also what shows when a level has not been set.
Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint

Languages

Native / Bilingual Native / Bilingual Their first language, or as strong as one.
Tamil Speak
Fluent Fluent Comfortable using it for work.
English Speak

Projects

  • Wine Production from Banana Varieties

    Prepared wine from two banana varieties and evaluated physicochemical and quality attributes.

  • Sustainable Packaging from Food Waste

    Explored sustainable packaging alternatives using food-waste-derived materials.

  • Coconut Milk Powder Development

    Worked on coconut-based product development and evaluated selected physicochemical and functional properties, including moisture, fat and flowability.

  • Extraction and Encapsulation of Quercetin from Onion Peel

    Investigated extraction and encapsulation techniques to recover and stabilise quercetin from onion peel for potential functional food applications.

Courses & certifications

  • International Conference and Workshop – Safe, Standard and Sustainable Food Processing for a Healthier Tomorrow (ICSSS-FoodXplore'25) · TNAU · 2025
  • International Workshop – Engineering Approaches for Sustainable Food Systems · Food Explore 2023, TNAU · 2023
  • Food Packaging Technology · NPTEL

⚽ Extracurricular activities

  • Organizer and Souvenir Committee Member, International Conference, TNAU

    Part of a 10-member team handling event documentation, souvenir preparation, participant communication and coordination.

  • Food Club, TNAU

    Took part in food-related student activities and technical events.

  • NSS, TNAU

    Took part in community-oriented service activities.

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