A group of Duy Tan University students won first prize in the category “Technological topics and solutions in processing” at the final round of the “Post-harvest processing technology” competition 2024.
Duy Tan students received first prize at the 2024 "Post-harvest Processing Technology" competition - Photo: DHDT
The product is both beautiful and useful for health.
Aiming to find innovative research projects and products in the stages of production processes, food processing and preservation technology, post-harvest agricultural product quality control technology, packaging design and new models, the Center for Youth Science and Technology Development (Ho Chi Minh City Youth Union) in collaboration with Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade organized the "Post-harvest Processing Technology" contest on November 23, 2024.
The competition is divided into 2 groups:
Table A: Topics and technological solutions in processing
Table B: Topics and technological solutions in preservation.
There were 60 topics from 205 contestants from educational institutions nationwide participating in the competition. The teams participated in product exhibitions and introduced the topics through posters in the semi-finals and directly debated before the jury in the finals. This was an opportunity for contestants to present unique ideas, scientific solutions and practical applications of the products to achieve the highest rankings.
The joy of DTU girls with useful products for the community - Photo: DHDT
Inspired by practical needs, the product "Artistic blooming tea from blue lotus" by a group of 6 female students majoring in food technology DTU, School of Technology & Engineering (SET), Duy Tan University is highly appreciated.
In the rapidly developing trend of society, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, the need to use healthy products, especially herbal teas to support sleep and reduce stress, is becoming more and more popular, especially among young people who are often under pressure from work and study.
Realizing that the blooming tea market - a line of herbal tea products combined with artistic elements - is still "unopen" and limited, a group of students have nurtured the idea of developing a product that is both artistic and supports health in the most effective way.
The team focused on researching the blue water lily ( Nymphaea caerulea ) as the main ingredient. This flower is not only beautiful but also famous for its sleep-aiding and stress-reducing properties.
The product is combined with jasmine and rose, bringing a gentle fragrance, helping to relax the mind and strengthen the immune system thanks to its high content of antioxidants such as polyphenols and flavonoids.
Highly regarded for its advanced manufacturing process
"Artistic blooming tea from blue lotus" is highly appreciated with advanced production process. The product is skillfully dried twice to help the petals retain their flexibility, durability and ability to bloom perfectly in water, keeping all nutritional value and ensuring food hygiene and safety.
In particular, the tea is suitable for use in the evening without causing insomnia, bringing peace of mind to the user. When brewed, each flower in the tea ball blooms softly, creating a beautiful scene right in the teapot.
From taste, appearance to nutritional value, the product brings a completely new tea experience: "Elegant, nutritious and full of art" will surely conquer even the most demanding tea lovers. Besides, the tea can be preserved for a long time from 3 to 6 months, suitable for modern lifestyle.
The product "Artistic blooming tea from blue lotus" has many health benefits - Photo: DHDT
Student Tran Pham Huong Ly - a member of the group - said: "Our group has invested a lot of time and effort into this scientific research topic. And when our 'brainchild' was recognized with first prize at this year's competition, we felt that all our passion had been duly rewarded. Currently, the group is completing the application for patent registration and commercializing the product under the name Thuy Lien Khai Hoa Tra".
In the future, the Duy Tan student group also intends to continue expanding their research to create other product lines from lotus ingredients such as: tea bags, kombucha tea... or many blooming tea products from new ingredients.
The group of students who created the product "Artistic blooming tea from green lotus" includes 6 female students with distinct personalities but sharing a passion for the food industry and the desire to create innovative, nutritious, and safe products for users' health - Photo: DHDT
In the "Topics and technological solutions in processing" table, the organizing committee awarded the following prizes:
- First prize: Product "Artistic blooming tea from blue lotus" by Duy Tan University students.
- Second prize: Topic "Non-fried snacks from mung bean sprouts and sprouted rice" by students of Ho Chi Minh City University of Technical Education.
- Third prize: Topic "Process of processing some products from Abelmoschus sagittifolius (kurz) merr)" from the Center for Research and Development of High-tech Agriculture.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/sinh-vien-duy-tan-gianh-giai-nhat-cuoc-thi-cong-nghe-che-bien-20241128213001916.htm
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