VALUE ADDITION
The Value Addition Division (VAD) main aim is to conduct sustainable and demand-driven value addition research aimed at providing scientific and technological support for the development of the entire oil palm and coconut industries. Value addition in broad terms refers to increasing the quality and the economic value of a commodity (in this case, Oil palm and coconut) following a particular process in order to form characteristics that are more preferred in the market place.
Mission Statement
To develop high-quality competitive products from coconut and oil palm through sound scientific methods as well as carry out society-focused scientific research on mandated crops
Virgin coconut oils from different varieties of coconut at CSIR-OPRI
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Research
The division specializes in the following disciplines:
- Product Development
- Sensory Evaluation
- Food Processing and Engineering
- Food and Biochemical Analysis
- Food Laboratory Services
- Quality Control
- Consultancy
- Training and Outreach
Food Analysis
![Food Analysis Image](/images/2024/02/07/food_analyses.jpg)
High Quality Coconut Milk Production
![High Quality Coconut Milk Production Image](/images/2024/02/07/high_quality_coconut_milk_production.jpg)
Mushroom cultivation with oil palm waste
![Mushroom cultivation with oil palm waste Image](/images/2024/02/07/mushroom_cultivation_with_oil_palm_waste.jpg)
Palm oil analysis
![Palm oil analysis Image](/images/2024/02/07/palm_oil_analyses.jpg)
Postharvest handling of oil palm fruits
![Postharvest handling of oil palm fruits Image](/images/2024/02/07/postharvest_handling_of_oil_palm_fruits.jpg)
Training and Outreach Programs
![Training and Outreach Programs Image](/images/2024/02/07/training_and_outreach_programs.jpg)
Explore Our People
Research Scientist
Head of Division / Research Scientist
Research Scientist
Laboratory Technician