28 September 2026, Thiruvananthapuram
M/S., Sugam Organics has signed a technology licensing agreement with ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Thiruvananthapuram today to license the technology for producing fried snack food from Cassava.
The MoU was signed by Ms Suganthi A., Proprietor of sugam organics and Dr G. Byju, Director, ICAR-CTCRI.
Tapioca (cassava) is an important tropical tuber crop widely cultivated and consumed as a staple food in several regions. It is an important source of carbohydrates and also contains minerals such as calcium, iron and potassium, along with dietary fibre.
The versatility of tapioca makes it suitable for the development of a range of value-added food products. Taking into consideration about the benefits of tuber crops, M/S. Sugam organics prepares tasty and healthy products without artificial chemicals or colour.
Under the technology licensing agreement, the firm will utilize the ICAR–CTCRI technology for producing fried snack products from tapioca. The company will source the required tubers and undertake the processing and preparation of the products, with a focus on producing products without the addition of artificial colours and unnecessary chemical additives.
(Source: ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Thiruvananthapuram)
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