Association of Food Technology - UCM

🌿💚 A Proud Moment of Triumph! 💚🌿

Heartfelt congratulations to the talented research students Ms. Anu Bhrakmange and Ms. Ayesha for receiving the Merit Award at the Presidential Environment Awards Ceremony 2025, organized by the Central Environmental Authority, under the esteemed patronage of Hon. Anura Kumara Dissanayake, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. 🇱🇰✨

Their remarkable innovation — the EatlT Edible Spoon, developed to replace single-use plastic spoons used with yoghurt — was recognized in the Environmentally Friendly Innovation – Open (Team) Category, honoring their excellence in environmental sustainability. 🌍🏆

This well-deserved recognition stands as a testament to their creativity, perseverance, and unwavering commitment to building a greener and more sustainable future. 🌱💫

A special appreciation goes to the inspiring supervisors, Mr. Pasan Rathnayake , Ms. Hashini Imalsha Abeysuriya , and Ms. savini Edirisinghe , for their exceptional guidance, encouragement, and support throughout this meaningful journey. 🙏❤️

"Two days of adventure, learning, laughter, and unforgettable moments. Every photo tells a story of friendship, fun, and memories we will cherish forever

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"අද්විතීය අත්දැකීම්, ඉගෙනුම, හිනාව සහ අමතක නොවන මොහොතන් වලින් පිරුණු දින දෙකක්, සෑම රූපයක් ම සියල්ලන්ගේම සතුටේ සහ සදාකාලික මතකවල කතාවක් ...

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🌕🕊️ Vap Full Moon Poya Day


On this sacred Vap Poya Day, may the moonlight guide us to inner peace, wisdom, and compassion.
Let’s reflect with gratitude and live each moment mindfully.
Wishing you a peaceful and spiritually uplifting Poya day. 🙏✨


🌕🕊️ මෙවන් පවිත‍්‍ර වප් පොහොය දිනෙක,
සන්සුන් ජීවිතයකට, ප්‍රඥාවකට සහ කරුණාවකට සඳළා ආලෝකය දිවියට මාර්ගය ලෙස වෙතේ.
ඔබට සන්සුන් සහ ආත්මීය ශක්තියෙන් පිරුණු පොහොය දිනයක් වේවා. 🙏✨

🍌 When is the Best Time to Eat a Banana? 🍌

Bananas are one of the most consumed fruits worldwide, but did you know that their nutritional profile changes significantly depending on their ripeness? The stage of ripening can influence their sugar content, fiber level, antioxidants, and even their effect on digestion. Understanding this transformation is important for choosing the right banana for your health needs.

🔹 Underripe Bananas – These are firm, greenish bananas that contain the highest resistant starch. Resistant starch acts like fiber in the gut, feeding beneficial probiotics and supporting digestive health. They also have a lower glycemic index, making them suitable for individuals managing blood sugar.

🔹 Barely Ripe Bananas – At this stage, the fruit still has high fiber and relatively low sugar. It provides steady energy release, which is ideal for maintaining satiety and stable blood glucose levels.

🔹 Ripe Bananas – The yellow stage with few spots is often considered the most balanced. Bananas here have high antioxidant activity and good fiber content. This makes them excellent for supporting the body’s defense system and offering quick energy, especially for athletes or students needing a boost.

🔹 Very Ripe Bananas – As more brown spots appear, resistant starch converts into simple sugars. While antioxidants remain, the vitamin content is slightly lower. These bananas are easier to digest, making them suitable for individuals with sensitive stomachs.

🔹 Overripe Bananas – These are the sweetest stage, containing the highest sugar but lowest fiber. While not ideal for blood sugar control, they are great for baking, smoothies, or natural sweetening in recipes.

✅ Conclusion: There is no “wrong” time to eat a banana—it simply depends on your nutritional needs. If you want more fiber and probiotics, choose underripe bananas. For quick energy, go for ripe or overripe ones. Bananas truly adapt to our bodies at every stage of ripeness, making them one of nature’s most versatile fruits.

🥗 International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste! 🌍

We recognize that reducing food loss and waste is not only about saving food, but also about protecting our environment, respecting the effort of our farmers, and ensuring food security for future generations. Together, as students and educators, we can lead by example — by practicing mindful consumption, reducing waste in our daily lives, and promoting innovative food-saving solutions. Every small action counts towards building a sustainable future.

💡 Let’s join hands to make zero food waste a reality!

Celebrating Knowledge, Creativity & Teamwork!
We, the Food Technology students of University College Matara, proudly represented the Association of Food Technology (AFT) at the Pro Food Pro Pack Exhibition 2025. From innovation to experience, it was a platform that brought out our passion for food science.

Thank you to everyone who supported and encouraged us on this meaningful journey!

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Memories Made, Moments Cherished!
Proud to be part of Pro Food Pro Pack Exhibition 2025 as Food Technology students of University College Matara. Grateful for the experience, learning, and teamwork!

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✨ 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒅 𝒎𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑼𝒔 ✨

We, the Food Technology Association of University College Matara, are thrilled to announce our participation at ProFood ProPack Ag-Biz 2025 – Sri Lanka’s largest Food Processing, Packaging & Agriculture Exhibition! 🎉

📆 Dates: August 22, 23, 24
🕙 Time: 10.00 AM – 8.00 PM
📍 Venue: BMICH, Colombo
📌 Our Stall: No. U 10

As passionate Food Technology students, we are excited to showcase our innovative ideas and products, contributing to the future of sustainable and advanced food technology. This exhibition is the perfect platform to explore, innovate, and inspire while connecting with industry leaders.

🍯 Discover unique creations and innovative products from our team and fellow entrepreneurs!

Join us and experience the next generation of food technology innovations. 🚀

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