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for baking, and turmeric flavor spray for food and beverages. “Shrimp fat freeze-dried” is an innovative, natural
(Consolation prize: SMEs/Startup category) ingredient made from shrimp heads blended with salt and
“MusaPlex” is a plant-based syrup made from 100% coconut sugar. It undergoes pasteurization, freeze-drying,
green Namwa banana flour, developed as a mild, natural, and ultrasonic technology, which work together to preserve its
low-calorie sweetener rich in antioxidants. The product rich aroma and flavor exceptionally well. This ingredient can
undergoes extraction to obtain isomaltooligosaccharides (IMO), be used in a variety of applications — such as in soups, as a
which serve as prebiotics that support digestive health. It is topping for rice, or as a flavor-enhancing ingredient in snacks
highly suitable for use in industrial-scale food and beverage and other foods.
production. (Consolation prize: SMEs/Startup category) These outstanding contest entries clearly demonstrate “The
“Prung-Rot Prung-Jai” is a low-sodium seasoning Power of Local Ingredients.” By combining local raw materials
powder developed to meet the needs of consumers who with innovation, modern technology, and sustainable practices,
must limit sodium intake, particularly individuals with chronic they not only create income for communities, lower production
kidney disease (CKD) and health-conscious individuals. This costs, and reduce transportation impacts, but also help establish
product is made from natural ingredients, primarily shiitake a distinct identity for local ingredients. Overall, this becomes a
mushrooms and shallots, both of which are rich in glutamic acid, crucial asset that allows local ingredients to compete genuinely
a naturally occurring amino acid that enhances umami flavor. in global markets.
This allows food to taste savory without the need for added salt
or monosodium glutamate (MSG). The seasoning is produced
using High Pressure Processing (HPP) in combination with More Information Service Info C008
bromelain enzymes extracted from pineapple cores. This
innovative method enables efficient protein extraction while เอกสารอ้างอิง / Reference
preserving the nutritional value and natural aroma of the 1 https://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/5792832/ingredients-
ingredients. (Consolation prize: Student category) global-market-report?

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