New food products developed by the Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology (IICPT), Thanjavur, such as ‘quinoa nankhatai,’ vermicelli from traditional rice, millet idli and dosa mix and choco rice flakes were released during an Open Day session at the institute here on Saturday.
A. Annadurai, Collector, inaugurated the event in the presence of C. Anandharamakrishnan, Director, IICPT. V. Chelladurai, General Manager, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, inaugurated the industry pavilion. The institute demonstrated new food processing technologies and machinery and showcased novel food products to the visitors on the occasion.
The Open Day session was organised on the theme, ‘Safe food for healthier nation.’ Successful entrepreneurs incubated by IICPT exhibited their products and shared their success stories. Students of IICPT performed cultural events to raise awareness of food safety.
