Jessica Afriyie Owusu

Motivated BSc. Agro-Processing graduate with hands-on experience in food production, quality assurance, and research. Demonstrated expertise in food processing technologies, focusing on value addition to agricultural waste through projects such as the development of pineapple peel, ginger, and lemon tea. Skilled in statistical analysis, team leadership, and teaching assistance, with a passion for sustainable food solutions.

• Date of Birth: 11/09/2000
• Nationality: Ghanaian

Nutritional and Sensory Properties of Pineapple Peels, Ginger, and Lemon Tea, 08/29/22 - 11/11/22

• Explored drying techniques for pineapple peels, ginger, and lemon to improve flour properties
• Assessed the impact of composite tea made from these ingredients on the nutritional and sensory properties of the tea

Formulation of Dried Koose Mix and Monitoring of Shelf Life and Taste, 01/21/21 - 03/17/21

• Investigated the formulation of dried koose mix, a popular street food in Ghana
• Monitored the shelf life and taste of the dried koose mix over a year and a half
• Observed consistent quality and taste retention throughout the study period

KIC Agritech Challenge, 05/26/22 - 10/13/22,

• Brainstorm innovative agricultural business ideas
• Team pitch on the selected idea
• Go on a market research tour
• Socialize with other teams

Building Expertise and Training for Growth in the Consumer Goods and Food Processing Industries in Ghana Business Plan Competition , 07/26/22 - 11/26/22,

• Selected as one of the 9 finalists and participated in a capacity-building workshop in Germany
• Developed a comprehensive business plan focusing on innovative solutions in the food processing industry

• Introduction to Food and Nutrition
• Food Microbiology
• Food Biochemistry
• Principles of Post-harvest Technology
• Principles of Food Hygiene
• Principles of Food Processing Engineering
• Principles of Food Processing, Preservation and Storage Meat Science and Technology
• Agricultural Produce Processing
• Technology of Milk and Milk Products
• Fish Science and Technology
• Food Quality and Safety Standards
• Management of Agricultural Waste
• Food Packaging Technology
• Food Marketing
• Sensory Science and Evaluation
• Entrepreneur and Business Development

• Prof. Ernest Ekow Abano, Head of Department, Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana, +233 542404334, eabano@ucc.edu.gh
• Prof. Robert Sarpong Amoah, Dean of the School of Sustainable Engineering, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana, +233 502020731, ramoah@ucc.edu.gh
• Dr. (Mrs) Rosemond Godbless Dadzie, Lecturer, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana, +233 546152667, rdadzie@ucc.edu.gh
• Mr. Evans Agyemang, Quality Assurance Manager, Bomarts Farms Limited, Doboro - Nsawam, Ghana, +233 545579526, qc@bomarts.com