The faculty of NITK, Surathkal has received a patent for producing wine using cashew apple and raisins.
The technology is developed by Dr Prasanna Belur Devarabhatta, associate professor in the department of chemical engineering. The patent is titled ‘A process for production of an alcoholic beverage from cashew apple and raisins and the alcoholic beverage produced thereof.”
The NITK had filed an application for the patent in 2012 and received it on May 4, 2022.
Now, NITK is looking forward to transferring the technology (licensing) to the interested entrepreneurs/companies. Further, the NITK will also provide required technical support to the licensee during the implementation of the said technology.
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