CLOSE on the heels of a successful bakers’ seminar, the National Milling Company of Guyana Inc (NAMILCO) is reading for an informative and educative noodle- training seminar aimed at sensitising on quality characteristics, noodle classification and formulas.The seminar, which is slated for July 2, 2015, will also see presentations on noodle-processing technology, new trends, troubleshooting, understanding flour variations and origin, and issues surrounding molding as well as energy-saving solutions.
To make this venture beneficial and effective, the company has solicited the services of US-based specialists Dr. Gary Hou, and Macello Mirtey, who will also conduct visits to several local noodle factories on July 3 to assist in quality control and other related issues. The venue for the seminar will be announced later.
Several entities have already been invited to the seminar; sources at NAMILCO have however indicated that other interested persons or groups are welcome. Plans are afoot to invite representatives from several Chinese restaurants here in Guyana to effectively educate them on noodle usage, proper storage and preparation methods.
Some of the entities highlighted for participation are Edward B. Beharry and Company Ltd Lam’s Trading, Imam Bacchus entity, the Too Sweet facility, R.P Enterprise/Chin’s Chowmein, Mohammed Manufacturing (Peppy’s), Crown Chowmein, and Alisa Manufacturing.