More amazing research findings are being made in research centers of the Malaysia’s local universities. The PECIPTA 09 exhibition, which had been held from 8-10 October 2009, uncovers these new findings, which contribute towards a more progressive society. Among many amazing research presented, Associate Prof Dr Amin Ismail explains that his submission, “Guava Pulp Composition Moving from Industrial Waste to Useful Functional Food Ingredients”, processes guavas and their lycopene rich products for the food industry.

Guava pulp also has many health benefits and this method minimizes disposal problems in the industry. Lycopene is the bioactive compound from the “pink” part of the fruit and is gaining popularity for its powerful antioxidant properties. For more details, please visit PECIPTA 2009.