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Tata Consumer Products revolutionises food processing
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Monday, 13 November, 2023, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Our Bureau, Bengaluru
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Tata Consumer Products has taken a pioneering leap in food processing by commercialising Microwave Assisted Thermal Processing (MATS), technology in India. It is the first company to commercialise and introduce MATS technology in India under its subsidiary TATA Smart Foodz to set a new standard for the Ready-To-Eat (RTE), category. MATS technology, was initially created by Professor Juming Tang at Washington State University, USA, and is a patented and FDA-approved technology.
MATS is a new age and novel food processing technology that offers high quality ambient shelf stable food products in comparison to other conventional thermal processing technologies. Currently, the Retort technology is widely implemented in the food industry. However, it addresses the limitations of Retort to deliver a far superior product experience on key parameters such as colour, texture and taste of the food. MATS technology, being very effective on sterilisation technology can help formulators develop formulations with lower salt content than conventional processed foods. Conventional thermal processing through Retort technology often results in significant quality loss due to prolonged exposure to high temperatures. On the contrary, MATS minimizes exposure time to high heat temperatures.
The Covid-19 pandemic reshaped consumer preferences, leading to a surge in demand for RTE food products with consumers seeking wholesome, tasty meal options that are also convenient. Speaking on the commercialisation of MATS technology in India, Vikas Gupta, global head, R&D at Tata Consumer Products, said, "The company is raising the bar in India’s food processing sector by being the first to introduce the commercialization and implementation of MATS technology. We see this as an opportunity to revolutionize the industry and set a new standard for food processing. This technology not only opens up new business prospects and opportunities for innovation but also encourages smaller businesses (MSMEs) to explore and adopt this transformative technology, addressing the growing demand for high-quality, shelf-stable food products.”
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