The National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) has shared with Patna-based Vaishal Patliputra Dugdh Utpadak Sahkari Sangh an indigenous technology to help the latter develop low cholesterol 'ghee'.
In this regard, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Director, NDRI and officials of Patna Dairy project.
Giving features of the technology, A K Srivastava, Director, NDRI said the technology can reduce the cholesterol content in ghee (clarified butter) by 85 per cent.
Further, he said, the ghee prepared using this technology meet all requirements laid down by Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI) and its flavor and colour is similar to normal ghee.
Sudhir K. Singh Managing Director of Sahkari Sangh said 'Sudha' brand of Vaishal Patliputra Dugdh Utpadak Sahkari Sangh Ltd is a leading brand of Eastern India in Dairy Sector.
He said the availability of low cholesterol ghee in the market will provide choice to the health conscious consumers.
He further said that the Patna dairy will bring the product in the market within two months.
