Copper fruit research acclaims recognition as the Indian Patent Office, Government of India credits Assam scientist Dr. Sanjib Kumar Paul with a patent titled ‘Copper (nanosized) – Chitosan- Menthol Edible Conglomerate Enrobe for Prolonged Shelf-life of Climacteric Fruit.’
According to Dr Paul the work was conceptualized after observing waste in fruits and vegetables due to lack in storage and food processing technology. This research is in the benefit of the food growers and distributors by extending shelf life of the vegetables and fruits for 28 days without harming the consumers. Coating parameters developed as per the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Generally Regarded As Safe (GRAS) according to Dr Paul.
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