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Fortifying rice through ultrasonic treatment

Malnutrition and micro-nutrient deficiency are a major problem in developing countries where rice is the staple diet

This technique uses ultrasound to produce micro cracks on rice grains immersed in a water bath. The rice is then air-dried following which it is soaked in a nutrient solution containing Iron, Folic Acid and Vitamin B12. The process requires low capital expenditure and operating costs and offers a higher rate of nutrient retention than previous systems.

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  • Akshat Jain

    Akshat Jain

    Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT)

    Akshat is a student of chemical engineering and a budding entrepreneur. He comes from a background of Rice Milling and Processing. Seeing the problems in current rice fortification technologies inspired him to look for solutions. He along with his teammates are working on designing a cheaper, better and simpler rice fortification technology. more

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  • Parikshit Kadu

    Parikshit Kadu

    Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT)

    I am a chemical engineering student striving for opportunities to make life more livable with the help of existing resources available at one’s disposal. I enjoy working on projects involving society good through simple and affordable technology. I believe that process intensification can be a way to achieve sustainable development goals and make this world a better place to live for everyone. more

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  • Aditya Agrawal

    Aditya Agrawal

    Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT)

    Aditya is a student of chemical engineering who comes from a background of polymer processing. He is an innovative thinker with a keen interest and passion in various fields of chemical technologies. He wishes to be an industrialist and contribute to society more

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