Technologies

Agricultural Sciences

Title:

Stabilized Edible Rice Bran

Area:

Agricultural Sciences, Life Sciences & Biotechnology

Focus Area:

Rice Bran

Patent:

754/DEL/2005

Social Benefits:

The product contains about 15% protein, Improved functional properties for better retention of the nutrients and nutraceuticals, Improved digestibility, Improved attributes such as dispersibility, water absorption capacity, protein solubility and Enhanced soluble fibre , The product is palatable and can be incorporated into various food products as a functional component, The product has a shelf life of 3 months at room temperature.

Developing Agency:

CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Karnataka

Technology Readiness Index:

Technology Integrated

Email:

director@cftri.res.in
Website Link :http://www.cftri.com
Source (more info) :https://t.ly/l_sb

Brief Description

Description :

India is the second largest producer of rice in the world, with annual production exceeding 152 million metric tons (FAOSTAT, 2012). Each year, 63 to 76 million tons of rice bran (rice milling by-product) is produced in the world and more than 90% of rice bran is sold cheaply as animal feed. Therefore stabilized edible rice bran product will be a good candidate to fulfil the rising demand for organic natural ingredients coupled with increased alertness to prevent and control the lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases among others.

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