CFTRI to develop foods for astronauts, athletes, and India’s ageing population

Key Points

1. CFTRI is developing advanced food technologies including space foods, sports foods, and geriatric foods.
2. The target for developing these foods is by 2030.
3. CFTRI is working on a three-meal nutrition kit for senior citizens.
4. CFTRI collaborated with McDonald’s to develop the millet bun.
5. CFTRI transferred 94 technologies to the Government of Kerala, earning ₹50 lakh.
6. CFTRI is actively working on Artificial Intelligence in food technology.