I want to know what durian peel can do! Watch at the National Research Expo 2022 – Bangkok Today News Agency

Rampai Barni Participate in the exhibition of value-added development of durian peel left over At the National Research Fair 2022, the benefits of durian peel can be processed in a variety of ways. both add value in food It has also been developed into materials such as biodegradable foam, paper and furniture sheets. Ready to transfer technology to the community

Dr. Wiparat De Ong, Director of the National Research Office (NRCT), said that the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation by NRCT together with a network of research organizations across the country Organize the “National Research Expo 2022” between 1-5 August 2022 in order to be a platform for presenting research results that have potential and can be put to practical use. which in this year’s event In the exhibition sector, more than 700 interesting research papers were presented from various agencies that were able to solve problems and meet the needs of the local community very well, such as the development of value-added products from durian peels. and product market research to strengthen communities in the eastern region Research results from the Research and Development Institute Rambhai Barni Rajabhat University which helps to solve the problem of durian peel waste by processing to add value in various forms and ready to transfer technology to local communities

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sureimas Sukkasi, Director of Research and Development Institute Rambhai Barni Rajabhat University said that because the eastern region, especially Chanthaburi, Trat and Rayong, are durian growing areas. When the durian season arrives, there will be a lot of durian peel left over. which creates a problem of disposal for growers Durian Processing Operator and those who make a career in trading durian which sometimes spoils smelly and do not know how to get rid of In addition to allowing it to decompose naturally. while in the fruit of durian There will be a shell of up to 75% of the total weight. and in durian peel Found that it contains 79% of dietary fiber, including insoluble fibers such as cellulose and hemicellulose. and water-soluble dietary fibers such as pectin and gum. “Asst. Prof. Dr. Yadrung Suwannarat” from the Faculty of Agricultural Technology Rambhai Barni Rajabhat University As the head of the research plan, the idea was to integrate the body of knowledge in various fields to add value to the durian peel. This will help eliminate waste problems that may affect the environment in the future.

Asst. Prof. Dr. Yadrung Suwannarat said that the research plan It was funded by the Science Promotion Fund. research and innovation Office of the Science Promotion Commission Research and Innovation (OSMEP) which consists of various sub-plans such as concept studies on durian peel products and market research of new products from durian peel. The product concept testing process is an important process to help communities or those who want to produce durian peel products see ways to improve various products. before leading to the production process This research has an idea to develop a variety of durian peel products. and should promote the products to be OTOP products or local souvenirs

The research team has set up projects for product development in various forms, such as the development of biodegradable foam packaging products from durian peel. Development of durian peel products for use in the new social era, such as processing durian peel paper and furniture material Including the development of charcoal briquettes and briquettes from durian peel for the community based on the sufficiency economy philosophy.

In addition, durian peel gelling was developed for use in the production of fruit jams at low prices in Chanthaburi Province. which focuses on the extraction of durian peel pectin For use as a gelling agent in the production of jams and ramen. Dietary fiber from durian bark was applied as a prebiotic together with probiotic bacteria isolated from fermented feed in aquaculture feed. and dietary fiber supplementation from durian peel in mangosteen juice products to add nutritional value

Called this research plan. Can develop the use of durian peel in a variety of ways. There is an integration of knowledge in many fields. which in addition to adding value to the leftover durian peel and help solve the problem of durian peel waste can also transfer technology to people in the community including farmers To increase revenue and expand to products that are local souvenirs that have market potential as well