2 firms in Pangasinan adopt DOST-FNRI’s E-Nutribun
LINGAYEN, PANGASINAN -- Two (2) bakeries in Pangasinan adopted the Enhanced Nutribun or E-Nutribun of squash and carrot variant, developed by the Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI).
The new adaptors are Ferdinand N. Jamias of Bantog Samahang Nayon Multi-Purpose Cooperative in Asingan and Luzviminda Cabreros of Regino’s Bakeshop in Bautista, Pangasinan. DOST Provincial Science and Technology Office in Pangasinan (PSTO-Pangasinan) facilitated the signing of Technology Licensing Agreement (TLA) with DOST-FNRI on January 14 and February 6, 2023.
Said technology adoptors underwent the virtual Technology Transfer Training with other adoptors nationwide on January 20, 23-24 for the squash variant and February 10 & 13 for the carrot variant. During the training, DOST-FNRI discussed the modules on Food Safety, 5S and good manufacturing practices (GMP) and focused on the production of E-Nutribun and actual demonstration of the technology.
Enhanced nutribun or e-nutribun is a technology developed by DOST-FNRI, reformulated the ingredients of the traditional nutribun with a softer texture, likable taste, easier for children to hold and bite, and healthier because it contains micronutrients, particularly iron and vitamin A. Currently, E-nutribun is available in five variants: squash, carrot, purple sweet potato, orange sweet potato and yellow sweet potato.
PSTO Pangasinan will continue to monitor the two bakeshops to ensure that their production of E-nutribun complies with DOST-FNRI standards as the agency commits to provide them with technical assistance when they need it. (By: Monique C. Esguerra, DOST-I)
