Chemistry in Sri Lanka 2013
Chemistry in Sri Lanka 2013 :The nutritional quality of coconut oil heavily depends on method of extraction of coconut oil. Hence, there is a need for the doctors and dieticians to identify harmful chemical components present inedible oils commonly available in Sri Lankan markets and to look for modified extraction methods to improve the quality of coconut oil.
Benefits of Coconut Products for Consumer Health & Economy
This was conducted at Institute of chemistry on February 2017.
Introduction
• Coconut is one of the major plantation crops in Sri Lanka which accounts for approximately 12% of all agricultural produce in Sri Lanka.
• Contribution to the total GDP 0.9%.
• Present coconut land available in Sri Lanka – 454000 Hc.
• Bearing trees per Hectare – 160 nos.
• National average nuts per palm per year – 40-60 nos.
• Average no. of nuts produced per year –2.5-3 billions.
• Average domestic fresh nut consumption 2 Billion.
• Number of employees 835,000
ITN “Eka Mage Rata” TV program
Marina Chairman, Mr. Manjula Narayana shared his vision for the betterment of the country with ITN in “Eka Mage Rata” TV program.
Marina Master Chef cooking show final
This program is a competitive cooking show, where school children cook extraordinary food. This competitive cooking show features the dynamic judges Executive Chef Lloyd Opatha and Executive Chef Nimal Fernando are deciding each contestant’s fate and all episodes of Marina Master Chef 2018 can be watched on Youtube
Marina Powdered Coconut Milk makes presence in Lankan market
Marina Foods Private Limited, a pioneer in the coconut and coconut oil related products industry in Sri Lanka launched the ‘Martina Powdered Coconut Milk’ at a ceremony recently in Colombo.
The new addition to the Marina family is a vegetarian product manufactured in the country free from animal milk, fat, lactose and sodium caseinate. The latest product is also free from artificial additives, colouring, MSG and gluten.
Marina Foods Managing Director Manjula Narayana said there was a misconception in the country regarding coconut consumption due to heal hazards. However through extensive research this misconception has been cleared and today coconut oil and coconut based products are considered a nutrition supplement in diet.
Marina Foods which commenced business with humble beginnings in 1978 with two employees has grown to a fully grown business with over 3,000 employees exporting to over 40 countries.
“The company was a pioneer in rebuffing the wrong views regarding coconut oil that prevailed in society when we embarked on our business. The correct methods and standards were applied in the manufacture of products in keeping with the vision to ‘Build a healthy and strong nation’, Narayana said.
Marina refined coconut oil, marina spread, marina rice flour and marina light are some of the products of the Marina family.
“This is the time we need as a country to build the economy by cutting down on imports and consuming more locally manufactured products to save the outflow of foreign exchange from the country,” Narayana said.