Explore the world of pulses and oilseeds! Learn about production, processing techniques, nutritional value, and byproduct utilization. Understand how these crops are transformed into valuable food products and animal feed, enhancing food security and economic opportunities.
Explore pulse agriculture in India: production stats, key crops (chickpea, pigeon pea), yields, challenges, and impact on food security.
Learn pulse crop agronomy: soil selection, sowing, seed treatment, fertilizer, pest control for black gram, green gram, pigeonpea, and chickpea.
Explore the nutritional power of pulses! Learn about protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals in lentils, chickpeas, and more for a healthy diet.
Explore pulse processing: Learn about physical & mechanical properties of grains like gram, urad & pea for efficient dal milling & quality.
Explore the amino acid profiles of pulses (lentils, chickpeas, beans) & their role in plant-based diets. Learn about essential amino acids & protein complementarity.
Explore pulse milling: wet vs. dry methods, impact on dal quality, processing time, and commercial viability for processors.
Explore traditional Indian pulse milling at home: Husk loosening, dehusking with mortar & pestle or chakki. Regional variations & limitations.
Explore commercial pulse milling in India: cleaning, drying, dehusking, splitting, & polishing for dal production. Plus, CFTRI method & yield efficiency.
Explore the dry milling processes of Arhar & Bengal gram pulses: husk removal, splitting, oil treatment, machinery & factors impacting dal recovery.
Learn about chuni-bhusi, a cost-effective livestock feed made from dal mill byproducts. Discover its nutritional value and uses in India.
Explore the besan (gram flour) making process: from chana dal cleaning to milling, sieving, and packaging. Learn about small & large scale methods.
Learn about pulse puffing: a traditional, nutritious snack process. Explore the science, benefits, & commercial methods of creating puffed legumes.
Explore papad making: from ingredients & traditional methods to mechanized production, drying, quality control & scaling for the food industry.
Explore global soybean production: top countries, yields, trends, and the future of this key crop in food and agri-food systems.
Explore soybean agronomy: botany, morphology, growth stages, nitrogen fixation, crop rotation with corn, adaptability, and global impact.
Learn best practices for soybean harvesting, drying, and storage to maximize quality and profits. Expert tips on moisture, temperature, and aeration.
Explore soybean composition: protein, oil, carbs, vitamins, & bioactive compounds like isoflavones for health & food science insights.
Explore soy’s nutritional power: protein, amino acids, digestibility, and heart-healthy oil benefits. Learn how processing impacts soy quality.
Explore soy food processing: from soy milk & tofu to flour & snacks. Learn how processing unlocks nutrition & reduces antinutrients in soybeans.
Explore soy flour: types (full fat, medium, defatted), nutrition, uses, & its role in food fortification. Learn about this versatile protein source.
Explore soy milk & tofu: Discover their production, nutrition, & culinary uses as plant-based alternatives to dairy milk & paneer.
Explore soy in bakery: Boost protein in bread, biscuits & cakes! Recipes, benefits, & fortification tips for healthier, affordable baked goods.
Explore extrusion cooking’s role in transforming soybeans into nutritious, shelf-stable foods like TVP, snacks, & cereals. Learn about its impact!
Discover soy nuts: a protein-rich, plant-based snack. Learn how to prepare, flavor, and enjoy this healthy alternative to traditional nuts.
Explore India’s oilseed production: key states, yields, import dependency, and the National Mission on Edible Oils (NMEO).
Learn key agronomic practices for groundnut, mustard, soybean, sunflower, sesame, & linseed oilseed crops to boost yield & quality in India.
Explore oilseed composition: fatty acids (saturated, unsaturated), iodine values, & nutritional/industrial uses of groundnut, soybean, sunflower & more.
Explore physical properties of Indian oilseeds like groundnut, soybean, mustard, sunflower, & more. Learn how they impact processing & handling.
Explore major and minor oil seeds: soybean, sunflower, neem, karanj & more. Learn about their uses in food, biofuel, medicine & global trade.
Learn about oilseed processing unit operations: drying, cleaning, dehulling, size reduction, flaking, & heat treatment for optimal oil extraction.
Explore mechanical oil extraction: ghanis, hydraulic presses, & screw expellers. Learn about efficiency, uses, and oil quality in seed processing.
Learn about solvent extraction for oilseeds: the efficient process using n-hexane, its steps, benefits, safety, and comparison to mechanical pressing.
Learn about edible oil refining: degumming, neutralization, bleaching, deodorization, and the science behind safe, stable cooking oils.
Explore oil cakes: protein-rich residues from oilseeds with uses in animal feed, human food, & sustainable food systems. Learn about processing!