The DOST 8-Eastern Samar Provincial S&T Center in coordination with the DOST-Regional Office No. VIII conducted a Virtual Training on Taro, Sweet Potato and Banana Chips Processing last October 7, 2021 to Agricola Food Products, a startup company based in Taft, Eastern Samar.
Experts from the Food Processing Division of the DOST-Industrial Development Institute (ITDI) served as the resource speakers for the one-day training. Lectures, actual demo and practical tips on raw materials selection and preparation; sorting/washing/sanitizing; peeling and slicing; blanching; frying; de-oiling and seasoning were comprehensively discussed to Mr. Dante C. Balein, Owner/Manager of Agriloca Food Products and staff.
Aside from the hands-on demo on the Taro, Sweet Potato and Banana Chips Processing, topics on Current Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Preservation were also discussed to ensure that the processes and products of the firm conform with quality standards. At the end of the training, Mr. Balein expressed his gratitude for the knowledge he and his workers gained from the training, which will help standardize his production processes and improve the quality of his products.
