Technologies
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. |