A group of Duy Tan University students won first prize in the category "Topics and technological solutions in processing" at the final round of the "Post-harvest processing technology" competition 2024.

 

The product is both beautiful and useful for health

 

With the goal of finding innovative research projects and products in the stages of production processes, food processing and preservation technology, post-harvest agricultural product quality control technology, packaging design and new models, the Center for Youth Science and Technology Development (Ho Chi Minh City Youth Union) in collaboration with Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade organized the "Post-harvest processing technology" competition on November 23, 2024.

 

The competition is divided into 2 groups:

 

Group A: Topics and technological solutions in processing

 

Group B: Topics and technological solutions in preservation.

 

There were 60 topics from 205 contestants from educational institutions nationwide participating in the competition. The teams participated in product exhibitions and introduced the topics through posters in the semi-finals and directly debated before the jury in the finals. This was an opportunity for contestants to present unique ideas, scientific solutions and practical applications of the products to achieve the highest rankings.

 

Inspired by practical needs, the product "Artistic blooming tea from blue lotus" by a group of 6 female students majoring in food technology DTU, School of Technology & Engineering (SET), Duy Tan University was highly appreciated.

 

In the rapidly developing trend of society, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, the need to use healthy products, especially herbal teas to support sleep and reduce stress, is becoming more and more popular, especially among young people who are often under pressure from work and study.

 

Realizing that the blooming tea market - a line of herbal tea products combined with artistic elements - is still "open" and limited, a group of students has nurtured the idea of ​​developing a product that is both artistic and supports health in the most effective way.

 

The group focused on researching blue water lilies (Nymphaea caerulea) as the main ingredient. This flower is not only beautiful but also famous for its sleep-aiding and stress-reducing properties.

 

The product is combined with jasmine and roses, bringing a gentle fragrance, helping to relax the mind and strengthen the immune system thanks to its high content of antioxidants such as polyphenols and flavonoids.

 

Highly appreciated for its advanced production process

 

"Artistic blooming tea from blue water lilies" is highly appreciated for its advanced production process. The product is skillfully dried twice to help the petals retain their flexibility, durability and ability to bloom perfectly in water, preserving their nutritional value and ensuring food hygiene and safety.

 

In particular, the tea is suitable for use in the evening without causing insomnia, bringing peace of mind to the user. When brewed, each flower in the tea ball blooms softly, creating a beautiful scene right in the teapot.

 

From flavor, form to nutritional value, the product brings a completely new tea-drinking experience: "Elegant, nutritious and full of art" will surely conquer even the most demanding tea lovers. In addition, the tea can be preserved for a long time from 3 to 6 months, suitable for modern lifestyles.

Student Tran Pham Huong Ly - a member of the group - said: "Our group has invested a lot of time and effort into this scientific research topic. And when our 'brainchild' was recognized with first prize in this year's competition, we felt that all our passion had been rewarded. Currently, the group is completing the application for patent registration and commercializing the product under the name Thuy Lien Khai Hoa Tra".

 

In the future, the Duy Tan student group also intends to continue expanding their research to launch other product lines from lotus ingredients such as: tea bags, kombucha tea... or many blooming tea products from new types of ingredients.