Pancakes are a popular breakfast and snack, valued for their sweet, soft, and fluffy texture. Yet, conventional mixes often contain excess fats and calories that contribute little to nutrition. To address this, food technologists from the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) and the Department of Food Science and Technology-Central Luzon State University (DFST-CLSU) have developed a gluten-free pancake premix enriched with agricultural by-products often treated as waste, soybean […]

PhilRice scientists and food technologists have developed a ready-to-eat, low-glycemic index (GI) fried rice that offers a healthier alternative for individuals with diabetes and a shelf-stable emergency food option for disaster-affected areas. The innovation comes in response to two pressing concerns: food insecurity and increasing cases of diabetes. According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, 44% of Filipinos experience moderate to severe food shortages, while diabetes ranked as […]

A new mobile application developed by Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) is helping researchers and industry professionals evaluate rice grain quality faster and more accurately. Traditionally, measuring the physical traits of rice grains such as length, width, and shape has been a slow and meticulous process. It took about 10 minutes just to assess 20 grains using a manual caliper. Now, a smartphone camera and a few taps on a […]

Filipinos looking for healthier food options may soon enjoy a new take on yogurt, as food technologists at the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) have infused it with nutrient-rich rice bran to enhance its health benefits. Developed by food technologist Dr. Henry M. Corpuz and his team, the improved yogurt incorporates stabilized rice bran—the outer layer of red and black rice known for its high dietary fiber, vitamins, […]

With diabetes rising as the fourth leading cause of death in the Philippines, PhilRice food scientists are exploring rice varieties better suited for people with the medical condition. They are investigating rice with low glycemic indexes (GI) to help manage blood sugar levels. According to Dr. Marissa V. Romero, a food scientist, white rice is the primary source of carbohydrates for most Filipinos, and excessive rice consumption often contributes to […]

Responding to the call of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for an “all-inclusive economic and social transformation” through the Bagong Pilipinas campaign, Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) of the Department of Agriculture is set to showcase its accomplishments that contributed to the achievement of Masaganang Bagong Pilipinas. As the highlight of the Bagong Pilipinas Town Hall Meeting on March 20-21 in Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, the accomplishments will include the […]