Bio-Synthesis, Production and Formulation of Sophorolipids for the Purpose of Sanitizing/ Sterilizing Fruits and Vegetables

Introduction

This is a ready-to-use biosurfactant-based formulation that can successfully aid all household consumers, hospitals, hotel industry, educational institutes, farmers, organic growers, exporters and organisations to decontaminate and sanitize their fruits and vegetables before consumption. This formulation can be used by farmers and exporters to increase the shelf-life of their Fruits and Vegetables by multi-fold times.

State of Development

Pre-commercialization

Unique Features of the Product/Technology

Biosurfactant based organic formulation that offers protection against: Microorganisms Bacteria, Viruses, Yeasts, Fungus and Moulds Dirt, Dust and Soil Cross-contamination during handling Chemical and Toxic Residue, Pesticides It extends shelf-life of fruits and vegetables by nearly two - three times while keeping them fresh and safe.

Market Potential

In India 76 of the pesticide is insecticide, as against 44 globally. Heavy use of toxic pesticides in agriculture worldwide has raised serious concerns about health issues. The World Health Organization WHO estimates that acute pesticide poisoning APP affects 3 million people and accounts for 20,000 unintentional deaths per year, with 99 percent of these fatalities believed to be in developing countries. In European Union alone 20, 0000 tonnes of pesticides used annually.The number one consumer of pesticides is China, where 3,981,548,455 pounds are applied every year .

For further information please contact :  

Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)
1st Floor ,MTNL Building ,9 ,
CGO Complex, Lodhi Road,
New Delhi-110003
E-mail: birac.dbt@nic.in
Phone: + 91-11-24389600