CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru (a constituent laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi) came into existence in 1950 with the great vision of its founders, and a network of inspiring as well as dedicated scientists who had a fascination to pursue in-depth research and development in the areas of food science and technology.
The research focus of CSIR-CFTRI broadly revolves around the following areas:
- Engineering Sciences
- Technology Development
- Translational Research
- Food Protection and Safety
Food technology being interdisciplinary in nature, the mandate and vision of the Institute is fulfilled through various R&D Departments and Support Departments, along with its Resource Centres at Hyderabad, Lucknow and Mumbai.
R&D Departments
- Department of Biochemistry
- Flour Milling, Baking & Confectionery Technologies
- Food Engineering
- Food Packaging Technology
- Food Protectants & Infestation Control
- Food Safety & Analytical Quality Control Laboratories
- Fruit & Vegetable Technology
- Grain Science Technology
- Meat & Marine Sciences
- Microbiology & Fermentation Technology
- Molecular Nutrition
- Plant Cell Biotechnology
- Plantation Products, Spices & Flavour Technology
- Traditional Foods & Applied Nutrition
Support Departments
- IT Services & Computational Solutions
- Construction & Civil Maintenance
- Engineering & Mechanical Maintenance
- Planning, Monitoring & Coordination
- Technology Transfer & Business Development
Facilities
- Central Instruments Facility & Services
- FOSTIS - Library
- Health Centre
- Human Resources Development
Resource Centres
- Hyderabad
- Lucknow
- Mumbai