more... > Featured Sites > Food Processing & Tech Pilot Plant > The Food Processing and Technology Pilot Plant, operated by the  Department of Food Science, is dedicated to meat, poultry and seafood processing and packaging research. The pilot plant supports teaching, research and extension activities in the food science area. Food science faculty and graduate students are engaged in multiple research projects in functional food, food engineering, food safety and innovative packaging. Many courses in our undergraduate and graduate programs use the pilot plant for demonstrations and for the students to gain real-world experience. The equipment and facilities provide flexible custom processing and packaging of a variety of food commodities for food industries. Pilot plant equipment can provide simulation of industrial production to assess and evaluate product or process performance. 111 Food Science Building - LSU · Baton Rouge, LA · 70803 - 4200 Phone: (225) 578-5207 · Fax: (225) 578-5300 Food Processing and Tech Pilot Plant [Image: introl1] The Food Processing and Technology Pilot Plant, operated by the Department of Food Science, is dedicated to meat, poultry and seafood processing and packaging research. Facility Request Form The form to complete in order to request a time to use equipment in the Food Processing & Tech Pilot Plant facility. Pilot plant facilities part 2 [Image: Mixer] Pilot plant food processing & packaging instrument list. Shelf life testing [Image: fresh food] Shelf-life testing services a variety of issues for the food manufacture. Food quality monitored through sensorial and instrumental analysis including flavor, texture, color, nutrition changes, at different storage temperatures and handling conditions.  more articles... Pilot plant facilities part 1 [Image: nitrogen deep] All processing instruments in the pilot plant. They include food processing, slaughtering, and packaging facilities. Packaging system development [Image: MAP1] The pilot plant identifies the optimal packaging system (proper combination of material and atmosphere) for your product using analysis and material price.