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CSIR-CFTRI Advances in Annatto Research
- CSIR-CFTRI (Central Food Technological Research Institute), Mysore, has achieved significant progress in annatto research and technological development.
Annatto
- Annatto is a natural coloring agent widely used in food processing.
- According to Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Annatto plant is moderately drought-tolerant and requires relatively little water.
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
- CSIR is India’s largest research and development (R&D) organization.
- Established: September 1942
- Headquarters: New Delhi
- CSIR is funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology.
- Director General of CSIR – N. Kalaiselvi
