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Jackfruit flavoured ice-cream made using millet extract turned out to be an instant hit at Agri Intex 2018.
The four-day expo, now underway at the Codissia Trade Fair Grounds, has always been a crowd-puller. But more so at this edition, with every passer-by waiting in queue to buy a cup of the delicacy before asking for more.
Developed by the students of Food and Dairy Technology, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS), the ice-cream was prepared and marketed by members of Cuddalore District Value-added Food Producers’ Society.
PP Manimozhi, a member of the Society, said he underwent training on the use of millet extract for making of ice-cream four months back. “The town Panrutti is known for jackfruits. We decided to use the jackfruit pulp (not essence) in the making of the ice-cream and Agri-Intex as the launch pad for commercialising the product. The response has been overwhelming,” said this 60-year old entrepreneur.
D Bhaskaran, Dean, TANUVAS, said the institute developed such technologies for incorporation by farmers under the Healthy India project. It is a five-year project (2016-21) at an outlay of ₹275.60 lakh from the Department of Science and Technology - National Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board.
“Our students conducted research to reduce the fat content in ice-cream and harped on the idea of using millet extract. We impart training to interested farmers/entrepreneurs as well,” he added.
The institute has also come up with milk-protein enriched noodles for children, refined wheat-flour noodles and fibre-enriched noodles as well.
“It took us close to eight years to develop noodles,” said A Karthiayani, an assistant professor.
Bhaskaran said Omega 3 enriched chocolate and more are on the offing.
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