Department Of Science And Technology Photo Courtesy Dost Manilaa Collaborative Research Development Project Exploring The Ready To Drink Juices Made From Indigenous Crops Will Be Funded Supported By Ina Taped Report Aired On Friday News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

Department of Science and Technology (Photo courtesy of DOST) MANILA - A collaborative research and development project exploring the development of ready-to-drink juices made from indigenous crops will be funded and supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). In a taped report aired on Friday, DOST Secretary Fortunato de la Pena said the agency will provide funding and technical assistance for the project of the Lyceum of the Philippines University and Vinoca Manufacturing, which processes natural drinks. Lyceum and Vinoca researchers aim to develop the juices out of green carabao mango, mint, and yacon, a root tube plant that tastes like apple, watermelon, and celery combined. "Green mango is rich in antioxidant, acidic, and has vitamin-rich properties, while yacon is a nutraceutical product rich in phenolic acids, antioxidants, and flavonoids," de la Pena said. Mint, on the other hand, is packed with phytonutrients that help produce enzymes for digestion, ....

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