Shri. Thirumoorthy P. 

Subject Matter Specialist (Home Science)

Email: [thirumoorthy.p@icar.org.in] 

Mobile: [8883330065] 

Educational Qualifications and Work Experience 

He completed his Bachelor’s degree in B.Sc. (Home Science) from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, in 2017 and pursued a Master’s in Food Science and Nutrition from the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, in 2019. He has extensive research experience, focusing on food technology and nutrition, particularly in areas like rice cooking quality and tamarind seed gum extraction.

He worked as a Senior Research Fellow at the Food Processing Business Incubation Centre (FPBIC), National Institute of Food Technology and Entrepreneurship Management, Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T), In this role, he is responsible for managing a 2500 sq. ft. incubation center equipped with advanced facilities, including five pilot plants. He also conducts technical and practical sessions on value addition and processing for various stakeholders such as Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), Self-Help Groups (SHGs), and farmers.

He worked as a Senior Research Fellow at the Forest College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU). His research focused on the extraction and commercialization of tamarind seed gum and tree exudate gum, emphasizing value addition and purification methods. He also contributed to outreach programs, conducting skill training on value-added products for FPOs, SHGs, and farmers. He also contributes to outreach programs and manages a 100-acre Precision Silviculture field.

Field of Specialization 

 Food Science and Nutrition, Value Addition and Processing of Crops and Extraction and Commercialization of Natural Gums 

Major Achievements/Technologies Developed 

• Contributed to the popularization of high protein aerobic rice varieties to combat malnutrition. 
• Developed a nonchemical extraction method for tamarind seed gum, enhancing its purity for food and pharmaceutical applications. 

Selected Refereed Research Papers 

1. Thirumoorthy, P., Deshpande, B., Shailaja, V.H.,     Divya, C. and Vijayalaxmi, K.G. (2022). Effect of Physico-chemical Characteristics on Cooking Quality of Aerobic Nutri Rich Rice Varieties.  Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research, 41(4): 480-484
2. Manimaran, V., Balasubramanian, A., Radhakrishnan, S., Hari Prasath, C.N., Thirumoorthy, P., Sivaprakash, M., Anjali, K.S. and Swathiga, G. (2023). Extraction of tamarind seed polysaccharides as source of food and pharmaceutical through non‑chemical method. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery / 2190-6823.
3. Thirumoorthy, P., Deshpande, B., Suvarna, V.C. and Vijayalaxmi, K.G. (2023). Evaluation of Fermentation Quality of Nutri Rich Aerobic Rice Genotypes. Journal of human nutrition and food science, 11(5): 1176.

Book Chapters Published

Thirumoorthy, P. and Balasubramanian, A. (2022). Babool gum (Acacia nilotica).Harvesting, Processing and Value addition of tree gums. Thannambikai Publication, Coimbatore. ISBN No-978-81-960545-1-9.

Thirumoorthy, P., Manimaran, V. and Balasubramanian, A. (2022). Neem Gum (Azadiracthta indica).Harvesting, Processing and Value addition of tree gums. Thannambikai Publication, Coimbatore. ISBN No-978-81-960545-1-9.