Food Security and Sovereignty
Powder Production Technology Package
Contact Details
- Engr. Jose D. de Ramos; Engr. Marife R. Santiago
- Center for Agri-Fisheries and Biosystems Mechanization, College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology, UPLB
- [email protected]
The powder production technology package is made up of five machines: a root crop washer, a chipper/slicer, a cabinet-type dryer, a pulverizer, and a sieve separator.
It is a cross-functional set of machines which aims to increase the value of agricultural products by safely and efficiently turning them into powder. Currently, the set can be used to produce powder from various crops such as ginger, turmeric, squash, and onion leaves.
Features
- Can be used in the production of powder from turmeric, red pepper, ginger, moringa, herbs, squash, onion leaves, and other crops.
- Can be fabricated by local agricultural machinery manufacturers
- Beneficial for value addition and food safety
What We Need
- Assistance in IP protection of the technology package
- Funding support for the fabrication training of accredited agricultural machinery manufacturers
- Funding support in the dissemination of the technology package and conduct of market study
Target Market/Beneficiaries
- Turmeric powder processors; other food processors
- Agricultural machinery manufacturers