Life Sciences & Biotechnology
Title : | Standardization of primary processing of cocoa in different season and enumeration of microbes associated with fermentation |
Area of research : | Life Sciences & Biotechnology |
Principal Investigator : | Dr. Minimol JS, Kerala Agricultural University |
Timeline Start Year : | 2022 |
Timeline End Year : | 2025 |
Contact info : | minimol.js@kau.in |
Equipments : | "Micropipettes
Fermentor
double distillation unit
Refrigerator
Trinocular microscope
UV spectrophotometer
Hot air oven
Autoclave" |
Details
Executive Summary : | The project aims at standardization of primary processing of cocoa for pre monsoon , monsoon and post monsoon period with respect to free fatty acid and to identity the major microbes which aid in fermentation and flavor enhancement. Possibility of enhancing cocoa flavor by inoculation of microbes as starter culture will be also explored. |
Total Budget (INR): | 39,73,129 |
Organizations involved