Society For Energy Environment And Development

SEED has seamlessly integrated food processing technology with Solar Dryer technology and introduced it at a micro level in rural villages. This innovative approach serves a dual purpose, offering a solution for food preservation with an extended shelf life and creating employment opportunities in rural areas, all at zero energy cost. SEED has achieved remarkable success, developing about 70 commercial-scale products using fruits, vegetables, non-timber forest produce, spices, and herbs through the utilization of solar dryers. These solar-dried food products surpass conventionally dried ones in various aspects, exhibiting improved hygiene, no contamination, higher nutritive values, a longer shelf life, and an overall pleasing appearance.

SEED excels in research and development (R&D), driven by a commitment to producing top-notch products utilizing solar food processing technology refined in its advanced laboratories. The labs boast state-of-the-art equipment and a team of highly skilled experts dedicated to pioneering breakthroughs in the realm of innovative food products, including nutraceuticals. It has comprehensive facilities for analyzing and testing physico-chemical properties, conducting shelf life studies, evaluating microbiological parameters, sensory attributes, and nutritional values.

To resolve the problem of wastage & preservation of agri-horticultural produces, SEED designed and developed the much awarded Solar Cabinet Air Dryer. Solar dryers offer numerous advantages compared to traditional open drying methods. They provide a safe and hygienic environment for drying food products, free from contamination by insects and birds. The resulting products are clean and dust-free, ensuring a more uniform quality in terms of color, texture, and appearance. Solar dryers enable precise moisture control, optimizing the drying process and retaining essential nutrients like beta-carotene. The high-quality products generated by solar dryers are suitable for export and undergo rigorous quality and sensory tests. Additionally, these dried goods have an extended shelf life, meeting international standards for food processing. Some prominent features of solar dryers include zero energy costs, a temperature range of 40 to 65 degrees Celsius, temperature indicators, moisture and hum