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IISR won best technology award at ICAR's 96th Foundation Day

The Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) has won the best technology award at the ICAR's 96th Foundation Day for their "Process for instant soluble turmeric enriched spice-flavored milk powder."

Award-Winning Innovation

  • Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) wins ‘best technology award’ at ICAR's 96th Foundation Day
  • Award presented by Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, in New Delhi
  • Winning technology: "Process for instant soluble turmeric enriched spice-flavored milk powder"
  • One of the top five technologies from ICAR's Horticulture Sciences Division
  • Represents a significant advancement in food processing techniques

Technology Details and Development

  • Developed by IISR scientists: K. Anees, Rajeev P., E. Radha, and C. K. Thankamani
  • Addresses the long-standing challenge of turmeric's water insolubility
  • Creates an instant, fully soluble spice mix powder for turmeric-flavored milk
  • Simplifies the process for both consumers and producers
  • Offers a quick and convenient solution for preparing turmeric milk

Commercialization and Impact

  • Technology commercialized in 2020 in partnership with Malabar Regional Co-operative Milk Producers' Union Limited
  • Two successful products launched: Golden Milk and Golden Milk Mix
  • Produced and marketed by MILMA (Malabar Regional Co-operative Milk Producers Union Ltd Kozhikode)
  • Solves a persistent problem in the dairy industry
  • Potential to revolutionize the production and consumption of turmeric-infused milk products

About Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR)

  • Established in 1975, located in Kozhikode (Calicut), Kerala
  • Operates under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
  • Mission: Conduct advanced research on spice crops to improve productivity, quality, and profitability
  • Focus areas: Sustainable cultivation practices, disease resistance, genetic diversity improvement
  • Research spans various spice crops including black pepper, cardamom, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and nutmeg
  • Engages in breeding new varieties, integrated pest management, post-harvest technology, and value addition
  • Collaborates with national and international organizations, universities, and research institutions

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