Opportunity brief
Food Forensics:
Overview:
- "Food Forensics" is an interactive two-round event designed to test participants' sensory skills, food knowledge, and practical understanding of food adulteration.
- The event begins with a Sensory Identification Round, followed by a Food Adulteration Detection Round for participants who qualify in the first round.
- The event combines sensory evaluation with practical food safety knowledge.
Event Objective:
- To develop participants' sensory evaluation skills and practical knowledge of food adulteration.
- To create awareness about food quality, food safety, consumer protection, and the health risks associated with adulterated food.
Event Description:
- The event will be conducted in two rounds.
Round 1: Sensory Identification Round:
- The first round will test the sensory skills and general food knowledge of participants.
- Participants will be provided with different food samples and will have to identify the products based on taste, aroma, appearance, and texture.
- Only participants who qualify in the first round will proceed to the second round.
Round 2: Food Adulteration Detection Round:
- Qualified participants will proceed to the food adulteration detection round.
- Participants will be provided with food samples containing common adulterants.
- Participants must identify the adulterant, explain the test performed, and interpret the result.
- Participants may also be asked to explain the possible health risks associated with the detected adulteration.
Judgement Criteria:
Round 1: Sensory Identification Round:
- Accurate identification of food products based on sensory characteristics.
- Ability to observe and distinguish taste, aroma, appearance, and texture.
Round 2: Food Adulteration Detection Round:
- Correct identification of the adulterant present in the food sample.
- Correct performance and application of the given food testing method.
- Understanding of the health hazards associated with food adulteration.
Rules & Regulations:
- The event will be conducted in two rounds.
- All participants will participate in Round 1, and only qualified participants will proceed to Round 2.
- Participants must follow the instructions given by the event coordinators.
- All testing procedures in Round 2 must be performed using the methods provided by the coordinators.
- Use of external resources or internet search is prohibited.
Registration Packages:
- ₹299 Package (Early Bird, Without Accommodation):
- Participation in all technical and non-technical events of techFEST'26.
- Participation certificate.
- ₹599 Package (Early Bird, With Accommodation):
- Everything included in the ₹299 package.
- Hostel accommodation on campus, with meal charges applicable as per institute norms.
Registration Note:
- Registration is mandatory for participation.
- The fee once paid is non-refundable.
- Participants can follow the official Instagram and other social media platforms for updates.
- Register through the techFEST'26 package page.
Certification Policy:
- Participation certificates will be provided to all participants.
- Certificates of excellence will be provided to the Top 3 Winners.
Important Note:
- Rules and awards are subject to change and, in the worst case, may change without notifying the team.
- In case of any update, the document uploaded on the official techFEST'26 website will be treated as final.
- Participants are responsible for visiting the official techFEST'26 website frequently and following the stated instructions.