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Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI)

Dr.  Nuna E. Almanzor

DOST Compound, Gen. Santos Ave., Bicutan, Taguig City, Philippines 1631

MISSION: To make local industries globally competitive.

VISION: Excellence in propelling development as provider of technologies and services for the industry

SERVICES:

i. Packaging

      A. Designing

      B. Labelling

      C. Packing

ii. Quality Control

iii. Food Analysis

iv. Thermal processing studies

Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI)

Dr. Mario V. Capanzana 

DOST Compound, Gen. Santos Ave., Bicutan, Taguig City, Philippines 1631

MISSION: As the lead agency in food and nutrition research and development in the country, the FNRI provides accurate data, correct information and innovative technologies to fight malnutrition.
­­­­­­VISION: Optimum nutrition for all Filipinos, socially and economically empowered through scientifically sound, environment- friendly and globally competitive technologies.
SERVICES:

i. Analytical Testing Services

          A. Chemical Testing

              1. Nutrients/Nutrition Labelling/Food Fortification

              2. Toxicants/Contaminants

          B. Microbiological Testing
          C. Physico-Chemical Testing
ii. Research Consultancy Services

iii. Food Analytical Service

Technology Application and Promotion Institute (TAPI)
Mr. Edgar I. Garcia
DOST Compound, Gen. Santos Ave., Bicutan, Taguig City, Philippines 1631

MISSION: TAPI shall promote an effective and efficient innovation system towards the adoption and utilization of inventions, innovations, and services.

VISION: A strategic partner in advancing national socio-economic growth by advocating a culture of innovation and promoting globally-competitive and useful technologies.

 SERVICES:

i. Providing technological innovation strategies

ii. Providing financial support and business operations improvement services

iii. Holding intellectual property system for Filipino inventors

Project Title:
The Development and Nutritive Analysis of Protein-Enriched Cookies Using Spirulina platensis as main ingredient
Lising, I. B., Miravite, A. P. T., Sagayaga, H. M.
Development of Mung Bean (Vigna radiata) Tortilla Chips
Katrina R. Chua, Ron Rafael W. Gabunada, Michael V. de Pedro

            The Department of Science and Technology agencies may help Filipinos of all ages to industrialize the Philippines through science and extensive research. It may enhance the performance of the research by simply improving the quality of a substance or the overall impact it will leave on the consumer. Through this journey, I have seen that these agencies may help us complete our goals as researchers in the field of food science.

            Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI) will help us seal and package our products neatly, cost efficiently, and effectively. It may also innovate our minds into the best way to prevent disintegration of products. Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) will help us test the product for any harmful substance it might contain. It will also analyse the samples of the cookies and tortilla chips on its nutritional content. It will determine whether the pastries are edible or not depending on their standards. Technology Application and Promotion Institute (TAPI), on the other hand, contains the technology part of the projects. It will focus mainly on the machines and the paperwork. When a product is sold to the market, it must be patented to prevent other people from copying it. TAPI may also fund a student’s research which may prove to be a big help in the long run.

            Because our projects are focused on food, these agencies will give its own contribution to the overall success of the project.

Chua Yap, Jaclyn Aimee T.

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