A high thermal shock resistant red clay based cookware has been developed by the Materials Technology Section of the Industrial Technology Institute (ITI). These cookware are light in weight and thin walled. This is introduced as a replacement for traditional cookware and as a partial replacement for aluminium cookware. This is produced by mixing locally available mineral with a suitable frit.
Food & Drink
Red Clay based Cookware replaces Traditional Utensils
A high thermal shock resistant red clay based cookware has been developed by the Materials Technology Section of the Industrial Technology Institute (ITI). These cookware are light in weight and thin walled. This is introduced as a replacement for traditional cookware and as a partial replacement for aluminium cookware. This is produced by mixing locally available mineral with a suitable frit.
Daily Fresh Milk production to be doubled Within three months:
The National Livestock Development Board will double the daily fresh milk production within three months, National Livestock Development Board Deputy Chairman Lakshman Hulugalle said. The NLDB produces 9,000 litres of milk daily which equals to three percent of national daily milk consumption. In line with short term milk production increasing program, the present daily milk production will be increased to 15,000 litres per day.
Masuran, best rice variety for Diabetics
The traditional local rice variety Masuran has been identified as the healthiest rice for diabetic patients in Sri Lanka, Industrial Technical Institute (ITI) Herbal Technology Head Dr. Sirimal Premakumara told a media briefing at the Government Information Department. “We have found that rice brand (outer cover of rice) is rich with the enzyme which converts sugar into glucose. A recent study showed a significant reduction in the sugar level of those who consumed the Masuran rice variety,” he said. The study was done by using 25 traditional rice varieties which included two white rice varieties.
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