| Lipid Chemistry |
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Dr. R. Banerji
Sci 'F' |
91-522- 2205831
Ext. 283 |
91-522- 2350318 |
Dr. B. S. Dixit
Sci 'EII' |
91-522- 2205835
Ext. 284 |
91-522- 2392906 |
| Dr. M. Pal
Sci 'C'
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91-522- 2205835
Ext. 284 |
91-522-2788156 |
Dr. M.
Srivastava
Sci 'B' |
91-522-220583
Ext 283, 284 |
933575831 |
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Group works on
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Isolation and structure elucidation
of natural products, identification of fractions responsible for
biological activities, analysis of non-traditional oilseeds for
oil and fat, their fatty acid composition. Preparation of specialty
fats/tailor made fats for use in various field of food and non-food
industries. Residual pesticide analysis in edible commodities. Herbal
dyes for cosmetic, edible and fabric purposes.
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Objective
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- To utilize non-traditional oils and fats in making specialty
fats to cater to indigenous edible and industrial needs by inter-sterification
(blending) process.
- To evaluate/analyze pesticide residue in Trapa and other fruits,
vegetables, etc and to develop a toxicological map of various
pesticide residues for different Trapa growing areas of the
country. Use of biopesticides such as neem based and pyrethrum
products to replace synthetic chemicals in order to avoid environmental
pollution and health hazards.
- To develop herbal hair dye for different colours and other
herbal dyes for fabric and edible use.
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Achievements
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- An alternative source of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius)
oil has been found. C. oxycantha (wild safflower) has
similar physico-chemical properties and fatty acid composition
and may be a good source of edible oil.
- Cuphea species have been domesticated and acclimatized
in the Institute. Of these, C. lanceolata and
C. procumbens were found to be rich sources of capric acid.
With a capric acid content up to 90% C. lanceolata
and C. procumbens may be used in the production
of lubricants and plasticizers.
- Specialty/tailor-made fats were prepared from Madhuca butyracea
and Helianthus annus, M. butyracea and Carthamus
tinctorius, Mangifera indica and H.
annuus and M. indica and C. tinctorius.
The products may find use in confectionery industry, as vanaspati
ghee and PUFA rich oils for edible oil sector. Further fat blends
were prepared using M.indica, M.butyracea, ricebran & groundnut.
The fat blends had SFA:MUFA:PUFA ratio of 1:1.5:1.
- A large number of fruits, vegetables and pulses have been
analyzed for commonly used pesticides viz. dichlorvos, dimethoate,
carbofuran, carbendazim, DDT and HCH.
- Recently DDT metabolites, HCH isomers, chloropyriphos, quinalphos,
malathion, dichlorvos, dimethoate etc are being analysed in
the edible oils throughout the country.
- Developed a black herbal dye formulation for colouring hair.
A PCT patent has already been filed. Further, various other
shades of dyes viz. light brown, dark brown and burgunday
have been developed.
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Publications
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| 100 research papers have been published
in national and international journals and 115 papers have been
presented at various seminars, symposia and conferences. |
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