CSIR-CFTRI inaugurates integrated oilseed processing unit

The Integrated Oilseed Processing Unit at CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI) in Mysuru was inaugurated by Dr. Giridhar Parvatam, director, CSIR-CFTRI, recently on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Dr. V. Subramanian, founder director of CSIR-CFTRI.

The facility marks an important step towards the efficient utilisation and processing of oilseeds, technology development, and value addition, supporting India’s goal of greater self-sufficiency in edible oil production while promoting sustainable processing, enhancing farmer income, and fostering entrepreneurship, according to CSIR-CFTRI.

The facility currently provides a platform for pilot-scale and pre-commercial oilseed processing, with capabilities in oil extraction, filtration, refining, product development, and quality evaluation. The existing infrastructure includes an oil extraction unit (50 kg/hour), filtration unit (50 L/hour), short-path molecular distillation unit (up to 5 L/hour), equipment for oilseed-based paste and spread making, energy bar production, and other essential instruments for edible oil quality analysis.