BIS develops Indian Standard for ‘non-electric cooling cabinet made of clay’

BIS develops Indian Standard for ‘non-electric cooling cabinet made of clay’

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Category : Science and Tech Published on: June 20 2022

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  • The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has developed an Indian Standard for ‘non-electric cooling cabinet made of clay’, which is being used to store perishable foods.
  • The standard is 17693: 2022.
  • Named as ‘Mitticool refrigerator’, Mansukh Bhai Prajapati from Gujarat is the innovator behind the refrigerator which projects an eco-friendly technology.
  • BIS standard specifies the construction and performance requirements of a cooling cabinet made out of clay, which operates on the principle of evaporative cooling.
  • These cabinets may be used to store perishable foodstuff without the need of electricity.
  • Refrigeration is a food storage technique that prevents bacterial growth, extending the shelf life of the product and making it safe to eat.
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