IPHT develops technology for millet noodles
Ramani KANGARAARACHCHI
The Institute of Post Harvest Technology (IPHT) in Anuradhapura has
modified their existing technology to manufacture a 100 percent kurakkan
(millet) noodles product shortly.
Project Officer B.D.M.P. Dissanayake said this product is of high
nutritional value and in high demand in health conscious markets in
Europe and Middle East.
He said the earlier technology resulted the high cost of
manufacturing and therefore the IPHT had to go for this modification of
technology.
The new system will increase the output of noodles from 75% to 90%
and needs less water, and fuel. It needs less steam for drying and
reduces labour for cleaning, maintenance and cost and depreciation cost.
The above advantages have led to reduce the production cost of
noodles by 20 to 25 percent. The modification of the noodles process
will help to manufacture finger millet noodles too.
Dissanayake said the Anuradhapura Kurakkan Growers' Association will
have a steady market for their harvest with the launch of the new
product. |