The Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology (IIFPT) is making nutrient-rich foods for patients affected by COVID-19 and also those who have recovered from the disease.
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Key-Points
IIFPT has been manufacturing such nutrient-rich foods for COVID-19 patients under medical examination.
The aim is to focus on nutrition to improve immunity in the wake of COVID-19.
The scientists from the IIFPT have developed novel food product formulations that have been packed with a range of indigenous foods.
Bread, cookies, rusks, and millet pops are being prepared on a daily basis at IIFPT’s Hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) and ISO Certified Food Processing Business Incubation Center (FPBIC).
All products are being prepared and packed carefully by the IIFPT staff. No synthetic additives are being added to these products.
They are supplied to the Medical College and Hospital to be served to the COVID-19 patients.
