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Unpolished Rice Yogurt with Trio Probiotic Popping Pearls and Healthy Rice Cereal

Unpolished Rice Yogurt with Trio Probiotic Popping Pearls and Healthy Rice Cereal

Abstract

This black rice yogurt combines Trio Probiotic popping pearls and healthy rice cereal, rich in anthocyanins that help slow down bodily aging. It contains 3 types of probiotics to support gut balance and enhance digestive efficiency. This zero-waste product repurposes rice residue from the production process into nutritious cereal, offering a delicious and health-packed experience in one cup.

Objective

1.เนื่องจากในปัจจุบันมีผู้ที่แพ้น้ำตาลแลคโตสเป็นจำนวนมาก และด้วยกระแสของอาหาร plant based ทุกคนเริ่มหันมาให้ความสนใจ พวกเราจึงมีแนวคิดที่จะทำผลิตภัณฑ์โยเกิร์ต plant based จากข้าวหักที่ไม่ผ่านการขัดสี(ข้าวก่ำ และข้าวหอมนิล) ซึ่งเป็นการช่วยสร้างมูลค่าเพิ่มให้กับข้าวหัก ที่มีราคาต่ำ ช่วยเพิ่มรายได้ให้กับเกษตรกรไทย 2.อีกทั้งยังมี Pop Trio Probiotic มาในรูปแบบ Spheres ซึ่งมีเชื้อจุลินทรีย์ Probiotics ถึง 3 ชนิด โดยจะทำงานทั้งในลำไส้เล็กและลำไส้ใหญ่ ซึ่งความพิเศษ คือ การใช้ Encapsulation Technique ในการบรรจุ เชื้อจุลินทรีย์ Probiotics ถึง 3 ชนิด เพื่อยืดอายุ และปกป้องเชื้อจุลินทรีย์ 3.สุดท้ายนี้ ผลิตภัณฑ์ Yo Fran’s มีการนำ Byproduct จากกระบวนการผลิต มาใช้ประโยชน์อย่างคุ้มค่า ซึ่งคือ ซีเรียลข้าวกรุบกรอบ นั่นเอง

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