PSU DOST 1 Food Innovation Center

20/01/2026

𝔸 ℙ𝕚𝕝𝕝𝕒𝕣 𝕠𝕗 𝔽𝕀ℂ, 𝕋𝕦𝕣𝕟𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕥𝕙𝕖 ℙ𝕒𝕘𝕖

𝙳𝚛. 𝙳𝚎 𝚅𝚎𝚛𝚊'𝚜 𝚎𝚡𝚌𝚎𝚙𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚕 𝚊𝚌𝚊𝚍𝚎𝚖𝚒𝚌 𝚊𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚜, 𝚟𝚒𝚜𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚛𝚢 𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚍𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚑𝚒𝚙, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚞𝚗𝚠𝚊𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚍𝚎𝚍𝚒𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚑𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚐𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚝𝚕𝚢 𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚝𝚛𝚒𝚋𝚞𝚝𝚎𝚍 𝚝𝚘 𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚒𝚗𝚜𝚝𝚒𝚝𝚞𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚒𝚗𝚜𝚙𝚒𝚛𝚎𝚍 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚢𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚊𝚛𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚍 𝚑𝚎𝚛.

𝙼𝚘𝚛𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚗 𝚊 𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚍𝚎𝚛, 𝚜𝚑𝚎 𝚑𝚊𝚜 𝚋𝚎𝚎𝚗 𝚊 𝚝𝚛𝚞𝚎 𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚘𝚛 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚖𝚘𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚕𝚢 𝚐𝚞𝚒𝚍𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝚌𝚘𝚕𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚐𝚞𝚎𝚜, 𝚗𝚞𝚛𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚐𝚛𝚘𝚠𝚝𝚑, 𝚘𝚏𝚏𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚠𝚒𝚜𝚍𝚘𝚖, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚌𝚊𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚞𝚜 𝚗𝚘𝚝 𝚘𝚗𝚕𝚢 𝚒𝚗 𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚔 𝚋𝚞𝚝 𝚊𝚕𝚜𝚘 𝚒𝚗 𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚕 𝚕𝚒𝚟𝚎𝚜.

𝙰𝚜 𝚜𝚑𝚎 𝚎𝚖𝚋𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚜 𝚘𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚗𝚎𝚠 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚙𝚝𝚎𝚛, 𝚠𝚎 𝚎𝚡𝚙𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚜 𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚑𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚝𝚏𝚎𝚕𝚝 𝚐𝚛𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚝𝚞𝚍𝚎 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝚢𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚜 𝚘𝚏 𝚜𝚎𝚛𝚟𝚒𝚌𝚎 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚕𝚎𝚐𝚊𝚌𝚢 𝚜𝚑𝚎 𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚟𝚎𝚜 𝚋𝚎𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚍.

𝙷𝚊𝚜𝚝𝚊 𝚕𝚊 𝚟𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚊, 𝙳𝚛. 𝚆𝚒𝚕𝚖𝚊 𝙼. 𝙳𝚎 𝚅𝚎𝚛𝚊!

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11/10/2025

𝐏𝐒𝐔 𝐅𝐈𝐂, 𝐋𝐆𝐔 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬
by Trisha Mae De Vera

To promote Bayambang’s culinary heritage among the youth, the Local Government Unit of Bayambang, in partnership with the PSU-DOST 1 Food Innovation Center (FIC), hosted “Burolicious: Native Delicacy Demo," October 10.

The demonstration featured the traditional buro-making, participated in by selected students from St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic School, Bayambang National High School, and Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education program of PSU Bayambang.

Ms. Monica May B. Varilla, PSU-DOST 1 FIC Food technologist, lectured on food safety protocols, including contamination hazards during production and the proper use of tools and equipment in food preparation.

Meanwhile, Guest Speaker Mr. Norberto De Vera, owner of Nanay Doray’s Buro and a local producer, shared the significance of buro in Bayambang’s culinary identity and local livelihood. “Buro has helped our community in many ways," Mr. De Vera shared.

"Mahalaga na ma-preserve natin ang culinary legacy ng Bayambang, at makilala pa ng younger generations, at mas lalong ma-promote sa iba pang mga bayan ang ating mga produkto,” he added.

Both Ms. Varilla and Mr. De Vera demonstrated the buro-making process, from fermentation techniques to the preparation of the native delicacy.

In her message, PSU DOST 1 FIC Head Dr. Wilma De Vera expressed her gratitude to the Bayambang LGU for spearheading the event, stressing the importance of partnerships in promoting cultural appreciation and sustaining local traditions.

Through Burolicious, Bayambang not only celebrates its delicacy but also strengthens its culinary heritage, ensuring that the art of buro-making will endure in the years to come.

photos from Balon Bayambang

14/09/2025

“Chocolate lover ka ba?

Gamit ang teknolohiyang binuo ng DOST-ITDI, ang Ready-to-Drink Tablea ay dumaan sa two-stage roasting process para mas ma-enhance ang aroma at lasa ng tsokolate. Pinino rin ang cocoa powder para sa silky-smooth na consistency—wala nang burnt aftertaste!

Dahil mas mataas ang cacao percentage, hindi lang ito mas chocolatier—mas healthy din dahil rich in flavonoids.

Available sa iba’t ibang variants: Vegan, Sugar-Free, Dairy-based, Lactose-Free, at Concentrate.
Sarap ng tsokolate, ready-to-drink anytime, anywhere! 🇵🇭”

For technology adoption contact us:
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14/09/2025

Promoting creativity and innovation, Pangasinan State University Bayambang Campus' Food Innovation Center served as one of the key venues for the first ever Region 1 Creative Tour, initiated by the Department of Tourism (DOT) Regional Office 1, in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DIT) Regional Office 1, September 13.

Under the program’s banner, “Rediscover Artistry, Nurture Identity, and Accelerate Growth” or R.A.N.I.A.G. the event seeks to promote and support the growth of Region I's creative industries.

Gay Nora Marie A. Gapas, the Chief Tourism Operations Officer of DOT R1, spearheaded the event where she underscored the need to incorporate the event to promote local innovations and foster continued support and appreciation for the region's unique culture and talent through its products.

"With this, tuloy-tuloy po kaming tutulong sa pagpopromote ng mga local products. Provide opportunities for creative enterprises by linking local innovations with tourism," Gapas said.

The program featured various activities including live demonstration and pitching of new food research and presentation of innovative food products developed by PSU researchers and students through the PSU-DOST FIC led by Center Head Dr. Wilma De Vera.

The event brought together a diverse group of participants, including national and local artists, social media influencers, chefs, tour operators, designers, media, and government representatives. This gave everyone a chance to interact with local innovators and entrepreneurs. Also in attendance were PSU-BC representatives, including College of Arts, Sciences, and Technology (CAST) Dean Dr. Ghana L. Cahatol, Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education faculty members, and PSU-DOST 1 FIC staff.

Under the leadership of University President Dr. Elbert M. Galas and Campus Executive Director Dr. Gudelia M. Samson, the event highlighted PSU's expertise in research and innovation. This display of creativity successfully created opportunities for potential local and global partnerships.

21/08/2025

𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐫. 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐀. 𝐓𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐨𝐠, 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟏 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐆 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟏—an inspiring leader who continues to guide and uplift Region 1 through science, technology, and innovation.

Your dedication, compassion, and wisdom empower us to strive for excellence and build a brighter future together. We are with you in advancing progress and fostering meaningful change for our communities.

20/08/2025

𝙏𝙊𝘿𝘼𝙔: DOST-Pangasinan conducted Technology Training on Calamansi Juice Processing for 30 Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) at the Dagupan City Jail - Male Dormitory (DCJ-MD). The training aimed to provide skills and knowledge on the calamansi processing to the participants, supporting their reintegration into society through sustainable livelihood options.

Mr. Alvin S. Aguilan, Instructor I from Pangasinan State University - Bayambang Campus, and Ms. Monica May B. Varilla, a Professional Food Technologist from DOST Region 1 - PSU Food Innovation Center served as resource persons. Among the topics discussed are current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Basic Food Safety, and calamansi juice and concentrate processing.

This activity, requested by DCJ-MD, is part of their ongoing Skills and Enhancement Training program for both PDL and jail officers. Through these initiatives, DOST-Pangasinan supports Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 10: Reduced Inequality, and SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions by promoting skill-building, employment opportunities, and reintegration efforts for the PDLs.