Recent Technologies Developed by the Division
| Technology | Utility |
|---|---|
| Post Harvest Management of Fresh Horticultural Produce | |
| • Hydrothermal calcium lactate treatment for banana • Edible coating of fruits and vegetables • Postharvest UV-C treatment |
Extension of shelf life Extension of shelf life Extension of shelf life |
| Processing Technologies for Arable Produce | |
| • Naturally colored gluten-free pasta • Okara muffins • Nanocellulose extraction • Lentil crisps • Canola oleogel • Flaking of cereals, pulses & millets • Minor millet beverage • Fermented millet milk composite • Gluten-free muffins |
Functional food Functional food Ingredient for edible coatings Convenience food Saturated fat replacement Convenience food Functional beverage Health food Health food |
| Processed Products from Horticultural Produce | |
| • Black garlic • Low methoxyl pectin • Copigmented betalains • Vacuum fried crisps • Foam mat dried banana powder • Foam mat dried bael & guava • Hesperidin extraction • Reconstitutable kale powder • Pectin from horticultural waste |
Functional food High-quality gelling agent Thermostable GRAS colorant Functional convenience food Natural sweet ingredient High-quality fruit powder Functionalized ingredient Functionalized vegetable powder Functional gelling agent |
Human Resource Development
The Division is having an established Post Graduate teaching programme on Post Harvest Technology with multi-disciplinary faculty offering 22 courses in an academic year. The degree is offered in the field of Postharvest Management
of Horticultural Crops (M.Sc./Ph.D)
The Division imparts training and Entrepreneurial Development Programmes in the field of
Facilities in the Division
Technologies in Pipeline