RAPID RHIZOME TECHNOLOGY Turmeric processed in 24-48 hours, not 30 days.

Rapid Rhizome Technology (RRT) is a patented processing system. Your FPO can license it or run an RRT franchise unit

The problem

open sun-drying losses of 10-20% from weather spoilage, contamination and delay 

What changes when your FPO runs RRT

Zero Wastage

Zero Wastage

Zero Wastage

 Traditional drying leaves turmeric in the weather for weeks. 

RRT is a controlled process that cuts time, power and water 

Drying cycle

Zero Wastage

Zero Wastage

 Traditional Up to 30 days 

RRT 24-48 hours 

Weather spoilage

Water per 2-tonne batch

Water per 2-tonne batch

Traditional 10-20% of produce

RRT Eliminated in direct-supply farmers' study 

Water per 2-tonne batch

Water per 2-tonne batch

Water per 2-tonne batch

Traditional About 4,000 L 

RRT About 800 L, with process steam recycled 

Tested, certified and patented

 Indian Patent No. 579680 (Application No. 202321063166), "A Post Harvest Processor and Method Thereof for Processing of Underground Stems". 


Endorsed by RGSTC Maharashtra for state-wide commercialization and validated by PDKV Akola.


 Every claim on this page is backed by an independent report. Ask us for copies 

  • Curcuminoid retention, dry basis 6.81 - 6.85% SGS GG24-001000.001 and .002
  • Volatile oil 3.84 g per 100 g SGS, IS 1797:2017
  • Salmonella spp. and extraneous matter Negative and 0.0% SGS GG24-000999.001-A and -B
  • Lead chromate and moisture Lead-chromate-free, 8.32 - 8.61% moisture MIT-CARS 15716 and 15717

Backed and recognised

Seed grants from BIRAC (BIG-19, via SIIC IIT Kanpur)

Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council. Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India.

Incubated at IIT Kanpur

Winner, Agri India Hackathon 2021 (ICAR-IARI)

Top 100 Indian Innovations 2023

Indian Innovators Association

Cornell Maha60 Accelerator alumnus

Directorate of Industries, Government of Maharashtra 

By 2035 we aim to process 5% of India's rhizome market and reach 100,000 farmers directly.

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