The IIT Roorkee edible ink addresses the challenge of finding an environmentally friendly substitute for food printing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee researchers have developed a water-based edible ink from plants for printing and packaging applications. The edible ink developed at the Department of Paper Technology, IIT Roorkee is manufactured from 100 percent plant-based material — catechu without using any chemicals. This ink, IIT Roorkee said, is a substitute for synthetic ink, which is fully environmentally friendly, non-toxic, and suitable for different packaging and printing applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The edible ink developed by Professor Kirtiraj K Gaikwad and his MTech student Lokam Hakim at the Department of Paper Technology at IIT Roorkee, addresses the challenge of finding an environmentally friendly substitute for food printing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the recycling of packages, IIT Roorkee added, synthetic ink is difficult to separate from printed packages, and the results can contribute to worsening environmental conditions. This is especially true in a country like India, where the consumption of packaging is estimated to be nearly 373.6 billion units in 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The institute further said solvents and chemical components present in synthetic ink can lead to skin irritation and dermatitis upon skin contact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe developed ink is made from 100 percent plant-based material that is “catechu” (without using chemicals) and is considered a food and non-food substrate for printing,\u201d IIT Roorkee said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Surface branding refers to brand stickers placed on fruits and vegetables. These stickers also contain different additives with low toxicity, so any exposure from the occasional, unintentional consumption of a sticker would be expected to be a health concern. The developed ink is edible and can be used for printing on fruits and vegetables as an alternative to stickers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Source : NDTV Education<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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