Technologies

Rural Technologies

Title:

Wastage of nutmeg pericarp

Area:

Rural Technologies

Focus Area:

Frugal Innovation, Food and Nutrition

Status:

Pre-commercialisation

Patent:

in process

Social Benefits:

Nutmeg production can be a significant part of the economy in certain regions and if nutmeg drink gain popularity, it will lead to increased demand for nutmeg, positively impacting the livelihoods of those involved in its cultivation, processing, and distribution. The production of nutmeg drink involves local communities or small scale farmers, thus it can contribute to economic empowerment by providing employment opportunities and improving livelihoods.

Developing Agency:

Best up products LLP, Kozhikode, Kerala

Technology Readiness Index:

TRL 7

Source Title:

Data sourced from Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), Department of Biotechnology (DBT)

Brief Description

Description :

To develop an antioxidant rich drink that is affordable from nutmeg pericarp, which is rich in antioxidants (phenylpropanoids, lignans, neolignins), essential oils (monoterpene, myristin, safrole, aromatic ethers), crude fiber, ascorbic acid (vit C), pectin (prebiotic) etc.

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