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Healthy Sweetened Condensed Rice Milk…

From Innovation to Commercialization

Thailand’s research sectors have been developed to upgrade
and increase the value of agricultural products in the country

through scientific process and high technology to launch a
high-quality research. Unfortunately, many researches have
lacked the opportunity to develop further into the commercial
production process.

for health in developing the formula and testing for the consumer acceptance.”
When this research has the opportunity to introduce in the international
arena, we need to raise the story of being Thai to show the world that “Healthy
sweetened condensed rice milk” is not only a healthy product that is made rice with a relatively low-moderate glycemic index, reduces sugar
from Thai Jasmine rice mixed with Thai rice varieties which have low- content by using prebiotic syrup made from Jerusalem artichoke,
moderate Glycemic Index, while being sweet from prebiotic syrup from resulting in less sugar content. Consequence, it becomes an
Jerusalem artichoke. The Jerusalem artichoke is a source of carbohydrate alternative product for health, can be eaten with other food and
which is dietary fiber and has prebiotic potential. The main ingredients are used as an ingredient in beverages, bakery, pastries and other
also rich in nutritional values and neutraceutical supplements, while all can desserts in responding to consumers who want to reduce the risk
grow in Thailand. Moreover, as Thailand’s uniqueness is a greeting of on NCDs, but still want to have the sweetness on their favorite
“Sawasdee”, which shows the Thai friendliness, this “Sweetness” product will foods.
also show to the worth that it is also “friendly for health” for every consumer.
“Healthy sweetened condensed rice milk” has been launched under the Functional & Nutraceutical Food Since this product contains
name “Sweet-Dee” or Sweetened Condensed Rice Milk +3L made from 3 of prebiotic syrup made from Jerusalem artichoke, which is a
Jasmine rice milk mixed with rice low-moderate Glycemic Index, passed the plant that accumulate inulin in the root as much as 14-19% of fresh
taste improvement process, added milk and prebiotic syrup made from root. The inulin belongs to a class of dietary fibers and have prebiotic.
Jerusalem artichoke to increase texture and sweetness. After that, it was It is a food source of probiotic microorganisms in the large intestine,
evaporated and then sterilized for longer shelf life. Even though the process which the beneficial groups such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium
looks not so complicated, both the formula and the production process are that can digest the inulin/prebiotic as short-chain fatty acids, while
patented. can increase the gastric acid production, It promotes the growth of
“Intentionally, we would like to transfer this knowledge to entrepreneurs beneficial microorganisms and inhibits pathogenic microorganisms
for developing new products to serve variety demand of consumers, while that are harmful to the body in the digestive system. Moreover,
also respond to the development of food varieties that are good for the health inulin can also prevent food sticking and absorb moisture. It is used
of consumers in all ages and in the long run, “said Dr. Krittiya, while described to improve the texture of low-fat foods to have a better texture.
about the benefits of “Healthy sweetened condensed rice milk” under 3 “The processing of sweetened condensed rice milk production
concepts as follows. is not complicated and can be adjusted based on a major raw
material of producers. The research team is glad to transfer research
3 Highlight Benefits knowledge to those who are interested or those who want to develop
1 Formula +3L If you look at the appearance, sweetened condensed rice new products made from sweetened condensed rice milk for healthy
milk looks like other sweetened condensed milk with viscous appearance
commercialization as the trend of health consciousness will continue
and has sweet taste. However, the highlight of the product is the health to grow in domestic and overseas markets,” Dr.Krittiya concluded.
benefits. It comes with the innovative formula +3L; Less sugar, Less fat, The successful research on “Healthy sweetened condensed
Less calorie than general sweetened condensed milk. The sweetened rice milk” is one of many studies that is completely on knowledges,
condensed rice milk has jasmine rice aroma, which is very unique. It is an raw material resources and technical researchers who are ready
innovative product that will create a new flavor of Thai food products. to work with entrepreneurs to develop new products by adopting
knowledge from the successful research to commercialization.
2 Food for Preventive NCDs Since Thais are at higher risk for Non- Latest, the comprehensive innovation throughout the organization;
faculties of Thammasart University, still have many other successful
communicable diseases (NCDs) from the consumption of high fat food,
high sugar and high calories. In general, sweetened condensed milk, which researches in food product development for commercialization.
is distributed in the domestic market have about 45-48% of sugar, 8-9% of Interested entrepreneurs can contact for more research information
skim milk powder and 8-10% of fat for palm oil or butter when compared to Dr.Krittiya Khuenpet, Department of Food Science and
sweetened condensed milk in the overseas market was produced by adding Technology, Faculty of Science & Technology, Thammasat
sugar and evaporation. “Healthy sweetened condensed rice milk” contains University.
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