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CENTRAL PILOT PLANT SERVICES UNIT (AFPTD)

#	Equipment	Targeted Industries	Key Applications
1	Retort	Food & Beverage Industry Nutraceuticals & Herbal Formulations Startups & MSMEs Export‑Oriented Food Units	Ready‑to‑Eat (RTE) foods Packaging innovation testing Waste‑free packaging solutions Cost will be updated soon...
Retort processing is a thermal sterilization method widely used in the food and nutraceutical industry to extend shelf life and ensure microbiological safety of packaged products. It involves subjecting sealed containers—such as pouches, cans, or trays—to high-pressure, high-temperature steam or water in a retort chamber, effectively inactivating spoilage and pathogenic microorganisms. Maintains product safety and quality without refrigeration for 6–12 months.
2	Micro Pulveriser	Spice & Herb Processing Industry Nutraceutical & Ayurveda Industry Food & Beverage Sector Agro‑waste Utilization & Bio-based Product Industry Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Industry Research Institutes & Startups	Fine grinding/size reduction of spices, herbs, plant-based materials, dried agro-waste Cost will be updated soon!!!
A micro pulveriser is a high-speed mechanical grinding unit used for reducing solid materials into fine powders. It is especially suited for processing spices, herbs, grains, agro-waste, and nutraceutical ingredients into uniform particle sizes required for product formulation and standardization.
3	Oil Expeller	Edible Oil & Food Processing Industry Nutraceutical & Ayurveda Industry Cosmetic & Personal Care Industry Agro‑Waste Utilization Sector Startups & MSMEs	Extraction of cold-pressed edible oils for health and wellness markets, Processing of spices and herbs (e.g., black seed, ajwain) for therapeutic oils Cost will be updated soon!!!
A mechanical oil expeller is a robust, cold or hot-pressing device used to extract oil from oil-bearing seeds and nuts through mechanical pressure, without the use of chemical solvents.
4	Bakery Unit	Bakery and Confectionery Industry Nutraceutical and Functional Food Industry Millet and Cereal-Based Product Manufacturers Gluten-Free and Specialty Food Brands R&D Institutions and Food Startups	Development of functional and fortified bakery items using millets, plant-based ingredients, or nutraceuticals Formulation of low-sugar, high-fiber, or gluten-free products Cost will be updated soon!!!
The bakery unit at CSIR-NIIST is a pilot-scale facility designed for the development, testing, and scale-up of baked food products using conventional and innovative ingredients. It supports research in functional foods, fortified bakery products, and gluten-free or health-oriented formulations. The unit is equipped with mixers, ovens, proofers, and packaging tools suitable for pilot-scale batches and product standardization.
5	Fluid Bed Dryer	Nutraceutical and Ayurveda Industry Spice and Food Processing Industry Pharmaceutical Industry Cosmetic and Personal Care Industry Startups and R&D Units	Drying of starchy vegetables, pulses, herbs, spice, and nutraceutical ingredients, Moisture removal from granulated food and pharma materials and Preparation of free-flowing powders for capsules, tablets, or blends Cost will be updated Soon!!!
A fluid bed dryer is an advanced drying system that uses hot air to fluidize solid particles, enabling uniform, efficient, and rapid drying of powders, granules, and small particulate materials. It is ideal for heat-sensitive materials and ensures controlled moisture reduction without compromising product quality.
6	Spray Dryer	Food and Beverage Industry Nutraceutical and Ayurveda Industry Pharmaceutical Industry Cosmetic and Personal Care Sector Startups and Contract R&D Clients	Conversion of fruit, vegetable, and spice extracts, herbal decoctions and functional drinks into shelf-stable powders and Production of flavoring agents, milk powders, and plant-based protein powders Microencapsulation of bioactives, probiotics, or essential oils Cost will be updated soon!!!
A spray dryer is a highly efficient drying system used to convert liquid or slurry feed into fine, dry powder through rapid drying with hot air. It is ideal for producing powders with controlled particle size, high solubility, and long shelf life, making it a preferred method in food, pharma, and nutraceutical industries
7	Extruder & Twin Screw Extruder	Food and Beverage Industry. Research and Development (R&D) Units	Food Processing – For the production of snack foods, texturized proteins, and extruded products Cost will be updated soon!!!
Extruder is a versatile, high-shear processing machine used for continuous mixing, compounding, and extrusion of a wide range of materials, especially in food, pharmaceutical, and polymer industries. The two intermeshing screws allow for precise control over product consistency, homogeneity, and processing conditions, making it ideal for producing uniform blends of powders, granules, or pastes
8	FRK Line	Food Processing Industry	Fortification of Rice Kernels Cost will be updated soon!!!
A Fortified Rice Kernel (FRK) line is a specialized processing system designed to produce synthetic or reconstituted rice kernels fortified with essential micronutrients. These kernels are blended with regular rice (typically at 1:100 ratio) to address nutritional deficiencies at scale, especially in public health programs.