CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute

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About CSIR−Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI)

It is a constituent laboratory of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
It came into existence during 1950 with the great vision of its founders, and a network of inspiring as well as dedicated scientists who had a fascination to pursue in-depth research and development in the areas of food science and technology.
C.F.T.R.I. also has its resource centers in Hyderabad, Lucknow and Mumbai, rendering technical assistance to numerous entrepreneurs.
There are sixteen research and development departments, including laboratories focusing on food engineering, food biotechnology, microbiology, grain sciences, sensory science, Biochemistry, Molecular Nutrition and food safety.
Research focus of CSIR-CFTRI has been revolved around broadly into the following areas:

The institute has developed over 300 products, processes, and equipment types. It holds several patents and has published findings in reputed journals.
The institute is engaged in research in the production and handling of grains, pulses, oilseeds, along with ahty spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, and poultry.
The institute develops technologies to increase efficiency and reduce post-harvest losses, add convenience, increase export, find new sources of food products, integrate human resources in food industries, reduce costs, and modernize

Some important works of the institute are

Banana bar
Shelf stable muffins and bread technologies
Gluten Free Bakery Products
- Gluten is a storage protein of wheat, it has visco-elasticity in nature and gives shape to the bakery, traditional and pasta products.
- Gluten causes various health problems in sufferers of gluten-related disorders such as celiac disease (CD), non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), gluten ataxia, dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) and wheat allergy.
Carbonated beverage
Osmo-Dried Fruits: Osmo-drying is a novel approach to get quality product with retention of good color and characteristics flavor
Novel process for preparation of green Amla powder:CSIR-CFTRI has patented a novel process for preparation of green Amla powder which is quite different from those traditional/current practices and the powdered Amla gratings having good aroma with natural green color.