Gluten-free breadfruit powder emerges as a solution to the expanding market for gluten-free composite flour-based products, driven by the projected increase in coeliac disease sufferers. Through a proprietary formulation, UTM maximizes the value of breadfruit, generating intermediate ingredients for nutraceutical applications.
As the number of coeliac disease sufferers are expected to increase, the market for gluten-free composite flour-based products will grow.
In order to address this and maximise the crop's value through innovative development, UTM developed a trade secret for gluten-free bread fruit as intermediate ingredients for nutraceutical application.
Gluten-free breadfruit powder addresses the increasing demand for gluten-free products, particularly for coeliac disease sufferers. By utilizing a trade secret formulation, UTM maximizes the crop's value, creating intermediate ingredients for nutraceutical applications. This innovation enhances the commercial viability of breadfruit, diversifies the market for locally-produced gluten-free products, and supports the local economy. With the demand for gluten-free products expected to rise, UTM's approach provides a competitive edge for manufacturers seeking to meet evolving consumer needs in the functional food market.
The powder's primary physicochemical and sensory properties were investigated in order to increase the value of this breadfruit for commercial use in a variety of functional food areas, diversify market demand for locally produced gluten-free products, and help boost the local economy, particularly for farmers.