Technology Details

Area of Technology:Agro & Food Processing

Title of the Innovation: AMBIENT PROLONGED STORABLE MEAL

Brief About Innovation

AMBIENT PROLONGED STORABLE MEAL

ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY

The current technology deals with the development and optimization of a product called stuffed baked food (SBF) conceptualized on an ethnic product called Litti or Bati which is predominantly used as a regular food preparation in the northern India. The developed product was ambient storable up to 8 months and can be used for natural calamity victims. It can also be used by defense personnel, school lunch program, and space scientists. The extended shelf life of this product under ambient conditions is achieved by employing vacuum packing and gamma irradiation. Radiation processing of food is a well known technology based on physical energy where no chemical preservatives are involved and does not increase the temperature of the food. It has been approved by various international and national organizations to ensure 'Food Security & Safety'.

SALIENT FEATURES

• Can be stored up to 8 months at room temperature in packed condition.
• Hygienic and nutritionally adequate.
• Sensory and texture quality well acceptable.
• Good antioxidant capacity.Pure vegetarian product.
• Suitable for all age groups.

APPLICATIONS

• Ready-to-eat food during natural calamities.
• Useful for other target groups like defense personnel, school lunch program, expeditions and astronauts.
• Also suitable as a regular meal for other consumers.

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