Coconut Development Board Institute of Technology (CIT) Keenpuram
South Vazhakulam, Aluva , Ernakulam. Pin-683 105
Phone: 0484-2679680 , Email: cit-aluva(at)coconutboard(dot)gov(dot)in
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Services offered by CDB Institute of Technology (CIT)
- Certificate course on Neera Processing
including theory and practical sessions at different stages of processing and storing
of Neera to be covered over a period of 4 weeks.
- Training Program on Coconut
Convenient Food which includes Coconut chips, Coconut cookies, Coconut chocolate,
Coconut pickle and Lemonade using coconut water. It’s a 1 day training programme
in batches with a course fee of Rs.250 per participant.
- Training Program on Vinegar making
for 2 days training with a course fee of Rs.1500 per participant.
- Training Program on Minimally
processing of Tender Coconut for 1 day training with a course fee of Rs.250 per
participant.
- Technical service for setting
up of coconut neera and other coconut products processing unit.
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Technology Demonstration and Training Centre
India is endowed with excellent resources for promoting Coconut based industries
especially in farm level processing. The potential in this sector has not been tapped
to the fullest extent. Post harvest losses due to quality deterioration in storage,
poor handling techniques and inefficient processing, lack of attention to quality
and hygiene and poor packaging techniques are some of the factors hindering the
development of coconut based industries.
To address these issues, the Board imparts training cum demonstration programs in
coconut processing for self help groups, farmer groups, NGOs, coconut producer societies/Federations,
cooperative societies and individual entrepreneurs for upgrading their entrepreneurship
development skills for optimum utilization of resources, adopting efficient processing
techniques, usage of cost effective packaging systems, application of food safety
management systems and maintaining desired product quality standards. The broader
objectives of the training program are to impart leadership qualities and provide
marketing tips, familiarize the participants on quality control and quality management
systems being followed in food processing industries.
Training Calendar for Nov 2018 to March 2019
Training Schedule
Quality Testing Plant
The laboratory located at South Vazhakulam, Aluva is NABL accredited and is equipped
with advanced analytical instruments and testing facilities to carry out tests for
chemical and microbiological parameters of coconut based products and other food
products.
Quality Testing Services and Analytical Charges for various parameters
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Chemical Parameters
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Moisture Content
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Fat / oil Content
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Acid Value
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Iodine Value
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Saponification Value
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Specific Gravity
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Viscosity
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Unsaponifiable Matter
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Acidity
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Carbohydrate
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Protein
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Fatty Acid Profile
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Vitamin-E
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Colour Value
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Refractive Index
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Polenske Value
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Total Solids
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Ash content
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Particle size
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Toxic Metals (Arsenic, Zinc, Lead, Mercury Etc).
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Trace Metals (Na, K, Ca, Fe Etc.)
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Adulterants in coconut oil
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Sand/Silica.
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Nitrogen (N2)
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Phosphorous (P2O5)
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Potassium (K2O)
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Microbiology Parameters
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Total Plate Count (TPC)
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Coliforms.
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Yeast and Mould.
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E.coli
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Salmonella.
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Staphylococus Aureous.
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