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Maitreyi Dangore

Pune
Maitreyi Dangore

Summary

Skilled Food Technologist with hands-on experience in R&D, retort product development, and food safety compliance. Proven ability to conduct new product development (NPD), shelf-life studies, plant layout design, and quality assurance. Recognized for developing innovative products like caramelized makhana, millet crisps, Pineapple Peel Kombucha and carbonated kokum beverages. Strong communicator with a track record of cross-functional collaboration to deliver process improvements and innovative food solutions.

Overview

1
years of professional experience
4
Certification

Work History

Chordia Foods Pvt. Ltd.
Pune

R&D Assistant – Food Technologist
12.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Assisted in the formulation and optimization of retorted products (boiled legumes, curries, rice, and pasta kits, Millet Premixes).
  • Worked on improving nutritional content & ensuring health benefits in product formulations.
  • Collaborated with QA team to maintain food safety & compliance standards.
  • Identified cost-effective raw material suppliers, reducing procurement cost.
  • Documented research findings and maintained accurate records for reference.

Ella Foods Pvt. Ltd.
Malur

Intern – Food Technology
06.2023 - 10.2023

Job overview

  • Gained exposure to production, NPD, engineering, and warehouse operations.
  • NPD: Developed caramelized makhana with precise temperature control (Received Letter of Appreciation).
  • Designed plant layout for mango processing plant (extension project).
  • Conducted shelf-life study of nuts to ensure product stability.

Mahananda Dairy
Maharashtra

Intern – Quality & Production
06.2022 - 06.2022

Job overview

  • Conducted tests on incoming milk batches to ensure quality standards.
  • Gained experience in dairy production & packaging operations.
  • Supported laboratory testing for product quality control.

Education

MIT Art, Design & Technology University

B.Tech from Food Technology
09-2024

Shivaji Science College

Higher Secondary Education from Science
05-2020

Skills

  • Retort Processing
  • Shelf-life Studies
  • New Product Development
  • Food Packaging
  • Food Safety
  • Quality Assurance
  • Sensory Evaluation
  • Team collaboration
  • Research methodologies
  • MS Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Data Analysis

Certification

  • Food Safety Supervisor – FSSAI
  • ISO 22000:2018 Internal Auditing
  • Coursera – Introduction to Sensory Science | Food & Beverage Management
  • NPTEL – Food Packaging Technology

Accomplishments

  • Received Letter of Appreciation for successful NPD of Caramelized Makhana at Ella Foods.
  • Improved shelf-life of nuts through systematic research.
  • Contributed to mango processing plant layout, enhancing process efficiency.

Projects

  • NPD – Caramelized Makhana: Developed product with retained crunch & texture post-roasting.
  • Peel Kombucha (NPD Project): Innovated fermented functional beverage.
  • Carbonated Kokum Beverage: Formulated refreshing traditional drink with modern twist.
  • Shelf-life Study – Fruit Juice: Determined stability under different packaging conditions. Millet Crisps (Final Year Project): Hands-on training in healthy snack product development.

Personal Information

Timeline

R&D Assistant – Food Technologist

Chordia Foods Pvt. Ltd.
12.2024 - Current

Intern – Food Technology

Ella Foods Pvt. Ltd.
06.2023 - 10.2023

Intern – Quality & Production

Mahananda Dairy
06.2022 - 06.2022

MIT Art, Design & Technology University

B.Tech from Food Technology

Shivaji Science College

Higher Secondary Education from Science
Maitreyi Dangore