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Title:

Next Generation Ozone Technology for Effective Control of Fungal and Aflatoxin Contamination in Millets and Spices

Value Proposition:

Next-generation ozone technology provides an efficient, chemical-free solution for controlling fungal growth and aflatoxin contamination in millets and spices. It enhances food safety, extends shelf life, and preserves product quality. Scalable and eco-friendly, it helps processors meet regulatory standards, reduce losses, and deliver safer, high-quality products to markets confidently worldwide.

Summary Application:

Applicable in post-harvest handling, storage, and processing of millets and spices, this ozone technology helps decontaminate raw and processed products. It can be integrated into food processing units, warehouses, and export facilities to ensure safety, maintain quality, comply with aflatoxin regulations, and enhance marketability in domestic and international supply chains.

Advantages:

Effectively reduces fungal load and aflatoxin levels without chemical residues. Preserves nutritional and sensory quality of millets and spices. Environment-friendly and leaves no harmful by-products. Enhances shelf life and product safety. Adaptable to existing systems, cost-efficient over time, and improves compliance with food safety standards and export quality requirements globally.

Commercialization Status: Licensed awaiting commercialisation
Tech. Readiness Level:
CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute
CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute[CSIR-CFTRI]
:  director[at]cftri[dot]res[dot]in
:91-821-2517760
:https://cftri.res.in
Industrial Applications: Food Processes [Food, Beverages, Tobacco]