SEED COMMUNICATIONSA Quarterly News Letter from

Society For Energy, Environment & Development

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EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERS

FROM THE DESK OF EDITOROCTOBER - DECEMBER 2017

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News items such as the one in the box above are quite common from all over India. Food processing involving drying of highly perishable items like fruits and vegetables is an effective way of increasing their shelf life without recourse to storing them in expensive cold storages. Further, processing can add value to the items by converting them into useful and novel products.

India is one of the largest producers of food in the world but processes only about 10 percent of what is produced. Many smaller countries like Indonesia and Malaysia process about 70-80percent of what they produce. The Ministry of Food ProcessingIndustries (MOFPI) of the Government of India, which works closely with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Food Standards and Safety Authority of India (FSSAI), has made several progressive changes in the sector in recent years. Their aim is to develop the food processing industry, still in its nascent stage, into a national movement that helps the country's farmers and resultsin employment generation, especially for women. Working towards zero tolerance for food wastage, the government has recently launched a new scheme called KisanSampadaYojana with a Rs 6,000 crorebudget to create the required infrastructure over the next three years and an additional investment of almost Rs 31,000 crores towards agri-processing of 331 million metric tonnes which will benefit almost 25 lakh farmers and create employment for almost five lakh youths.

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2.M/sKruthika Food Products, Gujarat benefitted through the Solar Dehydration Technology of SEED, and acquired one 100 kg solar dryer.After finding great market success of Aampapad (a product using dehydrated mango pulp) produced by this technology, they have now placed an order for one more Solar Dryer.

3.Andhra Pradesh State Council for Science and Technology (APCOST) has entrusted the job of training cum demonstration program using Solar Drying Technology for processing Mango Jelly and other fruit jellies. SEED has successfully conducted theseprograms at Bheemali and Sarpavaram in Andhra Pradesh.

4.M/sMathesisEngineers Pvt Ltd, Hyderabadhave approached SEED for dehydration knowhow through solar dryers for drying of millets used in the preparation of a nutritional drink. The process of drying large volumes of the millets using Solar Drying Technologyhas been started at SEED.

5. A team of the North East Rural Livelihood Project (NERLP) members led by MrS. K. Hajong, IAS, has visited SEED on 12th

September,2017 in order to study the Solar Drying and Food Processing Technologies available with SEED. The team was very happy with the visit and proposed that NERLP will approach SEED for technology support and training.Due to the abundant availability of Pineapple and Jack fruit in their region, they proposed product development using these fruits in collaboration with SEED.

Government Initiatives in Food Processing and Role played by SEED

Dr. M.M.

Chief Editor

Krishna Prof. M. Ramakrishna Rao

Executive Editor

Prof. V.V. Kutumba RAo

Convener

Dr. I. Suresh

Member

Dr. K. Vidyasagar

Member

Mrs. R. Shyamala

Member

Forty-two mega food parks comprising large clusters of food

processing industries are also planned to come up across the country.

It is interesting to note that there is a lot of global interest in sourcing

food products from India.Recently, global companies have committed a

$10 billion investment in India in food processing technology, cold chain

and retail in thenext two years out of which $200 million has already

come in this year. For more details of these initiatives visit the website of

the Ministry http://mofpi.nic.in/

So what role does SEEDplay in this scenario?

To understand this, it is first necessary to note that processing of fruits

and vegetables by drying commonly involves the use of electricity or

fossil fuels for energizing the dryers. This not only adds to the cost but

also contributes to environmental pollution. On the other hand use of

the natural method of drying by direct exposure to the sun is both time

consuming and unhygienic. This is where the fully enclosed solar dryer

developed by SEED comes in handy. For more than 30 years SEED

has been contributing immensely to saving energy and reducing

environmental degradation through its pioneering work in processing a

variety of fruits and vegetable products using its patented low-cost

solar drying technology. In the course of this journey SEED has

developed the science and technology of solar processing of over 90

different products, most of which have found extensive market

acceptability. SEED's developmental work is essentially carried out

through research projects sponsored both by government funding

agencies and private sponsorships. Other contributions of SEEDto the

society include conducting training programs for prospective

entrepreneurs and providing opportunities for UG and PG students to

carry out their internship projects at its premises in Hyderabad. A recent

measure of the recognition of the work of SEED is the inclusion of an

article on SEED in the official publication AkshayUrja of the Ministry of

New and Renewable Energy. http://mnre.gov.in/file-manager/akshay-

urja/may-june-2017/EN/Images/44-45.pdf

Out of a total requirement of 216 cold storages, only 56 are actually available. As a result the Telangana statehas been incurring a loss of nearly Rs. 10,000 crores every year. (News item in Deccan Chronicle, November 5, 2017)

Fruits,Veggies go wasteas TS lacks cold storages

Over 36 lakh metric tonnes of food perishes every yearTesting Equipment at SEED LaboratoryS.No. Name of the Equipment

1. Auto Clave 50 litres capacity

2. Biotek brand Bacteriological Incubator

3. Blue Star brand Chest Freezer 700 litre capacity

4. Cintex brand Vacum Oven

5. Digital Weighing Machine 200 kg capacity

6. Elico Brand Spectrophotometer

7. Fume Exhaust with hood

8. Hot Air Oven

9. Laminair brand Air Flow Chamber two litre capacity

10. LG brand Cold Storage 600 litre capacity

11. Ohrus brand Moisture Analyzer

12. Osmo Chamber

13. Remi brand Centrifuge 1 to 30 ml capacity

14. Rotary Evaporator 500 ml capacity

15. Sensitive Weighing Balances 1mg to 20g capacity

16. Water Bath cum Shaker 6 flasks capacity

17. Water Distillation Unit

Note: These testing equipment are available on hire basis for job work.Interested parties maycontact our office:Phone: .040-23608892; E-mail: seed@seedngo.comwww.seedngo.comFor a catalogue of SEED's Solar Dryers and the90 odd fruit and vegetable products and forbulk purchase of the same please contact M/sSolar Dryers and Foods LLP, Hyderabad:Phone: 040-23546036E-mail: solr.df@gmail.com

NERLP Team with SEED officials

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regularly organizes training programs for students, farmers and

entrepreneurs in which hands-on experience of using solar dryers is

provided to the participants. Such programs are mostly held on its own

premises in Hyderabad. However, SEED also undertakes on-site

training in collaboration with concerned parties wherever such solar

dryers are installed. The following is a list of the training programs held

during January-October 2017.

Food Processing is increasingly becoming a profession of choice for many entrepreneurs exploring opportunities with small and medium scale enterprises. In the current scenario of Self- employment emerging as an importantavenue for gainful occupation, there is considerable interest among the students and youth to go through additional learning programs to enhance their knowledge and skills. In keeping with its mission to spread knowledge of this technology among potential beneficiaries, SEED

During the year 2017, SEED guided the following post graduate students from reputed universities to complete their project work as per their course curricula. After successfully completing their project work all the students and their supervisors expressed their

happiness with the guidance provided by the experts in Food Science at SEED and the Laboratory facilities provided to them during their project work.

Training Programs in 2017

S No Title of Program Dates & Participants Objectives / Content

1 Solar dehydration of fruits & vegetables for value addition & preservation – an Educational Training program by SEED

15-18 February, 2017 24 participants

(from Hyderabad)

Principles and practice of solar dehydration of fruits &vegetables for M.Sc (Microbiology) students of Bhavan’s Vivekananda College.

2 Solar Food Processing Technology: Entrepreneurship Opportunities for farmers, entrepreneurs and Self Help Groups (SHGs) organized by SEED

20-23 February, 20174 participants (2 from Kerala,1 each from Bangalore &

Hyderabad)

Principles and practice of solar dehydration technology to provide technical inputs for setting up of food processing units based on solar energy.

3 One Day Study Camp on Solar Drying Technology – Educational Training program by SEED

9 March, 201729 participants(from Hyderabad)

Practice of making solar dehydrated products for the students of College of Horticulture, Rajendranagar as part of their course curriculum.

4 Solar Food Processing Technologies of Horticultural Produce for Value Addition (Tomato, Ragi, Carrot, Spinach)organized by SEED

22-25 May,201718 (from Mumbai, Hyderabad,Vizag,Coimbatore,Tirupathi, Vijayawada and Rajahmundry)

To impart theoretical and practical knowledge of solar dehydration as a food processing technology. Conduct physic chemical organoleptic micro biological analysis in the products viz Tomato, Ragi, Carrot &spinach for quality control.

5 Solar Drying Technology for Fruit jelly preparation organized by APCOST with SEED

30 May-1 June, 201750 participants of Bheemali village of Vizianagaram Dist., AP

Hands-on training in the art and science of the preparation of mango jelly and other fruit jellies using solar dryers for the benefit of local farmers and entrepreneurs

6 Solar Drying Technology for Fruit jelly preparation organized by APCOST with SEED

27-28th June,201755 participants of Sarpavaram near Kakinada. AP

Hands-on training in the art and science of the preparation of mango jelly and other fruit jellies using solar dryers for the benefit of local farmers and entrepreneurs

7 Nutrition Hub Team Training Program -Gosthani Project, Arakuorganized by PiramalSwasthya with SEED

21-22nd August,20173 Participantsfrom Araku near Visakhapatnam, AP

Hands-on training on solar dehydration technology for drying of vegetables (carrot, spinach and tomato) and other products like AmlaSupari and Ragi Malt

8 Entrepreneurship Development Program on Food Processing organized by National Institute of Medium and Small Manufacturing Enterprises(IMSME),Hyderabad

11th October,201718 participants Science graduates from Hyderabad

Live demonstration of solar drying technology for the preparation and marketing of solar dried products as a marketing tool for prospective entrepreneurs

Some of the participants in different training programs

Student internships in 2017

S.No. Name of the Student, Course and University

Title of Project

1. Ms K.PriyankaM.Tech(Food Technology) Jain University, Bangalore

Effect of pretreatment and solar dehydration on the physicochemical and sensory characteristics of green beans (Phaseolus vulgaris)

2. MsD.S.DhruthiM.Sc(Nutrition and Dietetics) Symbiosis International University, Pune

Effect of pretreatment and solar dehydration methods on physicochemical and sensory characteristics of bell peppers (Capsicum Annum)

3. MrA. Vivek Kumar M.Sc. (Food Science & Technology)Gitam University, Visakhapatnam

Study of different treatments on cabbage (Brassica Oleracea)

4. MsBheemanSudixitaM.Sc. (Food Science & Technology)Gitam University, Visakhapatnam

Comparative studies on physicochemical and nutritional properties of osmo-solar dehydrated organic and non organic mango cubes

Industry / Government Collaborations1. area major beneficiary of the Solar Drying Technology developed bythe R&D wing of SEED. Using

this technology they are marketing an innovative product line that includes Pineapple, Jackfruit andSapotaslices as also new chocolate range

using fruit slices. These products as well as the inventory of 90 different solar dried innovative food products developed by SEED have found

considerable acceptability in the market.

M/sSolar Dryers and Foods LLP, Hyderabad

Book NewsFood Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) hasrecently published a

book titled This is a guide that sets out the precautions

(Dos and Don'ts) to be taken while purchasing, storingand usingcommon food

items as well as theirdisposal. It specially aims at Indian households so that they

can be assured of safe and nutritious food at home. This extensively and

attractively illustratedbook explains the subject in eight sections with easy-to-

understand text matter. The book is brought out under the supervision of an

expert team comprising food technologists and nutritionists from various

premier institutions in the country. It is a must read for all Indian households.

can be downloaded free from

“THE PINK BOOK”

The Pink Book

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https://fssai.gov.in/home/Pink-

Book-and-DART.htm