The scientists, from the Industrial Technology Institute (ITI) of Sri Lanka, Colombo, studied 23 traditional rice varieties and found that bran — the outer covering of brown rice grains — contains chemicals that inhibit the enzyme responsible for the breakdown of complex sugars into glucose, and thus reducing the amount of sugar available to the body.
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Posted on 2009.12.22 | Continue Reading
EEPEX stands for Enhancing Environmental Performance in Key Sri Lankan Export Sectors
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Target sectors
Posted on 2009.11.16 | Continue Reading
The Pilot Facility for Efficient Coir Processing and Quality Control is an outcome of a joint proposal submitted to the Common Fund for Commodities by the Coir Council International and the Coconut Development Authority in 2003. The project focused on establishment of a small capacity test/ demonstration coir mill aimed at improving small scale processing of coconut husks, including quality control practices, on a pilot basis implemented in Sri Lanka. It is an output- focused, simple, manageable and relatively low cost project.
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A new fiber optics network was commissioned at ITI, facilitating next generation technology applications at the Institute. Together with this enhancement a new SLT E-1 Link was also installed to provide efficient voice communications links both to the outside world and within the institute . These measures will provide greater accessibility to the public at large, to ITI and its services .
The new system will be fully operational from December 2009 .
Posted on 2009.11.15 | Continue Reading
Bamboo shoots , a delicacy with high export potential – ITI to support with production and processing facility
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Posted on 2009.11.15 | Continue Reading
Certificate Course on Herbal Drug Standardization Techniques & Registration Form – 19th, 20th & 23rd November 2009 at ITI.
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The Industrial Technology Institute (ITI) is a Statutory Board functioning within the purview of the Ministry of Science & Technology is a Multidisciplinary Research Institute in Sri Lanka dedicated to the promotion of industrial development through R & D, Contract, Consultancy, Training and Technical Services.
Posted on 2009.11.08 | Continue Reading
Date: 24th – 25th September 2009
Venue : Trans Asia Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
This seminar is to disseminate the results of the project “Pilot Facility for Efficient Coir Processing and Quality Control Project†funded by the Common Fund for Commodities (CFC), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Coconut Development Authority, Coconut Research Institute & Coir Council International. Industrial Technology Institute (ITI) is the Project Executing Agency.
Technical presentations will be on
25th September 2009 visit to Model Mill (~ 70 km from Colombo)
Registration fee :
US $ 600 for foreign participants including hotel charges (B/BF) for 3 nights
Rs. 5000.00 for Local participants
Closing date for Registration : 30th August 2009
Contact details :
Project Director – Coir Project
Industrial Technology Institute
363, Bauddhaloka Mawatha
Colombo 07.
Tel. +94-11 -2693807…9
Fax: +94-11-2686567
Email : nalini@iti.lk
Method of payment: : Bank Draft or cheque drawn in favour of ITI. Account No. 2876229
Posted on 2009.08.12 |
An awareness programme on Ginger based products,
Date: 14 May 2009
Time: 8.30- am – 12. 30 pm
Venue : ITI Main Auditorium
Target audience: Ginger growers, Exporters and Importers, Food Industry Personnel, Officers from Government and other Research Institutions etc.
Objectives :
Topics covered: Lectures and demonstrations on ginger based product development and relevant machinery
Fees: Rs. 500/- + 12% VAT (including resource materials and morning refreshments)
Please register on or before 13th May 2009. The number of participants is limited; therefore early registration is advised. The programme will be conducted in English and Sinhala.
For further details please contact
Dr. (Ms) Ilmi Hewajulige, Senior Research Officer, Food Technology Section at ilmi@iti.lk
Ms. Ramya Pitipanaarachchci at 2693807 – 9 (Ext 244, 243).
Posted on 2009.05.04 |
Dates: 29 – 30 January 2009 (2 day certificate course)
Time: 8:30 AM – 4 PM
Venue: ITI Auditorium
Target Audience: Graduates, Undergraduates, A-Level Qualified Science Personnel
Objective: A Familiarization to the Industrial Environment
Topics Covered:
Fees: Rs 5750 (all inclusive) Course materials, lunch and refreshments will be provided
Please register on or before 26th January 2009. The number of participants is limited; therefore early registration is advised. The workshop will be conducted in English and Sinhala.
For further details please
Email: Mr. Motha, Head, Materials Technology Section at motha@iti.lk
Or contact: Nishanthi at 269-3807 (Ext 341).
Posted on 2009.01.08 |
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