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ATM News Network: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)'s Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL) at Mysore has developed an antifreeze container. These containers will be used for the transportation of fruits and vegetables in high-altitude areas especially for border personnel.
The innovation works without any power source and no electricity is used in this container. Fruits and vegetables can be transported to the next area without refrigeration. The research was successfully demonstrated recently by a team of scientists and technologists in the area next to the Siachen Glacier.
There is a need to ensure that fruits and vegetables delivered to remote areas are safe, maintain their quality, and last through cooking. The quality of fruits and vegetables decreases due to a lack of adequate food care.
The freezing process inhibits the growth of microorganisms and preserves food for a long time. As a result, food spoilage and various diseases are prevented. Proper packaging materials for freezing food can protect the taste, colour, moisture and nutritional value of the food from the harsh environment inside the freezer.
Anti-freeze containers were exhibited during DFRL's exhibition organised on the occasion of National Technology Day celebrated across India on May 11. On this occasion, the recently developed products and technologies of the laboratory were exhibited.
Last year DFRL designed and developed biodegradable carry bags for food delivery. These are being used as an alternative to the current non-biodegradable single-use plastics. These biodegradable bags decompose within a short period of time. Accumulation of municipal solid waste can be avoided by popularising the use of these biodegradable bags, DRDO-DFRL said in its statement.
