Course Overview

Domain
Food, Chemical and Biotechnology
Format
Short Course
Duration
3 days
Fee Subsidy
Up to 90% SF Funding

Food extrusion is a versatile technology used to produce a wide range of food products, from crispy snacks to plant-based meat alternatives. Understanding this process ensures efficient production and superior product quality.

This three-day masterclass provides a unique opportunity to learn directly from experienced industry practitioners. Whether you're a culinary innovator, aspiring entrepreneur, early-career food professional, or an expert in research and development and product development, this course is designed to equip you with both theoretical knowledge and essential skills to excel in food processing.

Learners will gain practical exposure through live demonstrations and hands-on sessions, operating FoodPlant’s 27 mm – 40 L/D Twin Screw extruder. The course combines classroom learning led by experts from FoodPlant and SIT with interactive practical sessions, offering real-world insights into extrusion processes.

Exclusive Hands-on Experience

Learners will have the rare opportunity to operate an extruder, a high-demand piece of equipment in food processing. FoodPlant’s extruder includes adaptable processing capabilities, supporting both high- and low-moisture extrusion for small-batch testing, product development, and commercial production. Conditions optimised in this extruder can be easily scaled up to larger industrial extruders, making this experience invaluable for those looking to enter the industry or advance their technical expertise.

Programme Partner

This course is a collaborative with FoodPlant.

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Who Should Attend

This course is designed for:

  • Culinary Innovators and Food Enthusiasts looking to discover how popular products like puffed snacks and plant-based meats are made.
  • Aspiring Food Technologists and Entrepreneurs exploring opportunities in food innovation and gaining technical expertise.
  • Early-areer Professionals in Food Manufacturing seeking foundational knowledge and hands-on experience in extrusion technology.
  • Research and Development, Product Development and Quality Control Professionals aiming to deepen their understanding of extrusion processes for product innovation.
  • Students and Researchers in Food Science and Engineering looking to gain practical experience to complement academic learning and research.

What You Will Learn

Introduction to extrusion technology

  • Understand the key principles and their applications in snack foods, meat analogues, and more

Extruder configuration and process optimisation

  • Learn about extruder components, screw design, and key processing parameters

Hands-on machine operation

  • Learn how an industrial extruder works, including setup, operation, and safety protocols

Optimising product quality

  • Experiment with raw materials, moisture content, and process parameters to influence texture and quality

Texture and quality analysis

  • Learn methods to evaluate the structure and characteristics of extruded products

Teaching Team

Lim Bee Gim
Lim Bee Gim

Associate Professor, Food, Chemical and Biotechnology, Singapore Institute of Technology

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Yan Li Hui
Yan Li Hui

Research Engineer (2), Food, Chemical and Biotechnology, Singapore Institute of Technology

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Angeline Goh
Angeline Goh

Research Engineer (2), Food, Chemical and Biotechnology, Singapore Institute of Technology

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Schedule

Course RunDatesTime
Apr 202528 – 30 Apr9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Certificate and Assessment

A Certificate of Attainment will be issued to participants who

  • Attend at least 75% of the course;
  • Undertake and pass non-credit bearing assessment during the course

Participants who meet the attendance requirement but do not pass the assessment will receive a Certificate of Participation.

Fee Structure

The full fee for this course is S$4,905.00

CategoryAfter SF Funding
Singapore Citizen (Below 40)S$1,471.50
Singapore Citizen (40 & Above)S$571.50
Singapore PR / LTVP+ HolderS$1,471.50
Non-Singapore CitizenS$4,905.00 (No Funding)


Note: All fees above include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.

Course Runs

April 2025
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28 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2025
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3 days
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In-person
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15 Senoko Drive, JTC Food Hub@Senoko, #07-01 Singapore 758202
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SGD $4,905.00
Up to 90% SF Funding
Apply By:
06 Apr 2025 23:59