25/09/2025
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The Food Technology faculty of the College of Fisheries and Allied Sciences, Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology (ZSCMST), proudly participated in the ASEAN Food Conference (AFC) 2025, held on September 23โ25, 2025 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang, Davao City, Philippines. This yearโs conference carried the theme โ๐ต๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐จ๐บ๐ฌ๐จ๐ต: ๐ฐ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐น๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐
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The ZSCMST delegation presented three research papers under the oral presentation category (non-competing), showcasing innovative approaches to Food Science and Technology:
1. Standardization of Tannia (๐๐๐๐กโ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐.) Corm Chips Production
Honesto Gomar, Banlaygas Beverly, Tubil Sherina, and Jeanette Reyesยน
Category: Food Product Development and Innovation
2. Health Claim of Allura Red in Packaging and Labeling: A Case Study of the Same Red Hotdog Sold in the Philippines and Saudi Arabian Market
Bensal Danih, Jennelyn Alasa, Janet Gumadlas, R. Tubog, T. Usman, and Ray J. Arcillasยน
Category:Sensory and Consumer Science
3. Development and Utilization of Santol (๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ข๐ ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐๐) Rind as Souring Agent
Careleen Callenero, April Alilie Manunugas, Sherwina Salih, Ferman Sintaan, and Aldette Navarroยน
Category: Food Product Development and Innovation
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The AFC is a prestigious international platform that convenes researchers, educators, policymakers, and industry leaders to share knowledge, foster collaboration, and promote innovation in food science and technology. The participation of the Food Technology faculty not only strengthens the global research visibility of ZSCMST but also contributes to the advancement of sustainable food solutions across diverse communities.
ZSCMST takes pride in the dedication and achievements of its faculty and students, who continue to push boundaries in food science and technology. Their active participation in international conferences reaffirms the institutionโs mission to produce impactful research, foster academic excellence, and contribute to sustainable food systems for the futureโfully aligned with the vision of AFC 2025 to nourish ASEAN through innovation, resilience, and sustainability.