Central Food Technological Research Institute, Research institute in Mysore, India
The Central Food Technological Research Institute is a research facility in Mysore dedicated to food science, technology, and processing methods. It operates sixteen research departments working on various food products and their transformation.
The institute was founded in 1950 and established itself in the former Cheluvambavilas Palace, which was donated by Maharaja Jayachamaraja Wadiyar. The building sits on land that was once a royal property, giving the research center historic roots in the region.
The institute supports Indian food traditions by studying how to preserve and enhance local ingredients, grains, and spices through scientific methods. This work helps keep traditional recipes and production techniques alive for future generations.
The institute offers technical support through resource centers in several cities, helping entrepreneurs develop their food businesses. Visitors can learn about the research work and how it applies to the food industry across the region.
The facility has developed over 300 food processing technologies that have been shared with thousands of commercial companies across India. These innovations have quietly transformed how food is produced and processed in many parts of the country.
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