Jakarta, 20th September 2024 – We are thrilled to announce that i3L’s dedicated faculty members have been awarded the Katalis Grant 2024 for their cutting-edge research project. This prestigious grant, organized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, is designed to support early-stage research and development with the potential for significant societal impact.

Funded Project

Title: Fermentasi Sari Kacang Sacha Inchi sebagai Pangan Fungsional Alternatif Susu dengan Aktivitas Postbiotik, Imunomodulatori, Antioksidan, dan Anti Penuaan

Research Team Members: 

apt. Pietradewi Hartrianti, S.Farm., M.Farm., Ph.D (Pharmacy)

Katherine, S.T., Ph.D. (Biotechnology)

Dr. oec. troph. Hanny Angrainy, B.Sc., M.A., M.Sc. (Food Technology)

Collaborators: Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), Universitas Galuh

The awarded project focuses on developing Sacha Inchi bean juice as a functional food alternative to milk, leveraging its postbiotic, immunomodulatory, antioxidant, and anti-aging properties. This research underscores a critical collaboration between i3L, ITB, and Universitas Galuh, as mandated by the Katalis Grant’s emphasis on inter-university partnerships.

This exciting research holds the potential to revolutionize the field of food technology and health, offering new, sustainable solutions for functional foods. We are thrilled to witness the innovative strides our faculty is making in advancing healthier dietary options.

Congratulations to our research team, and a heartfelt thank you to all collaborators and supporters for their contributions. We look forward to the continued success of this project and the promising advancements it will bring!