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Center for Studies in Dairy Products - NEL
Núcleo de Estudos
Person in Charge:
Professor Sandra Maria Pinto
sandra@dca.ufla.br
Institutional Information:
www.dca.ufla.br
Background:
The Center for Studies in Dairy Products (NEL UFLA)
of the Federal University of Lavras, a nonpartisan,
non-profit civil society entity of perpetual existence,
with headquarters and legal jurisdiction in the city
of Lavras - Minas Gerais, aims to bring together
researchers, professors, students and other parties
interested in the study of dairy products, with the
purpose of organizing events, debates, research and
extension activities for the acquisition and better
use of knowledge generated in this area. Created in
2006, the Center for Studies in Dairy Products was
the pioneering entity of the Department of Food
Sciences, leading the way for the department’s other
centers. Today, with nine years of tradition, NEL enjoys
the participation of undergraduate and graduate
students of food engineering, animal science and
veterinary medicine.
Overall Objectives:
To study different methods of fish slaughter,
conservation, quality and processing; to develop new
products and technological innovation; to make use of
processing waste; to publicize the benefits of regular
fish consumption.
Areas of Expertise:
1. Research: Work with focus groups is in the survey
stage with the purpose of identifying the target
audience and its needs regarding dairy products.
2. Teaching: In-house lectures, workshops, lecture
cycles and debates are held with the purpose of
optimizing knowledge in the relevant area.
3. Extension: Mini-courses provided by the center
to the community, such as: cheese manufacturing,
fermented milks and dairy products in general.
4. Solidarity: A strong feature of the center is solidarity,
practiced through collection drives to aid day care
centers, charities and deprived families in general.
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