The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is developing\nready-to-eat food technology to support food services for Hajj pilgrims.\nThis technology was presented by BRIN Head Arif Satria during a limited\ncoordination meeting discussing preparations for Hajj food provision in\n2026, today.<\/p>\n
Arif stated that this food technology is being developed at BRIN in\nvarious forms, such as canned food, flexible packaging, and flameless\nheaters, which are currently the focus of BRIN\u2019s development.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is indeed technology that has been developed in our research\ncompany, namely food packaging technology. Starting from canned food,\nflexible packaging including for saucy meat, to flameless heating\ntechnology. The latter is what we will continue to develop in the\nfuture,\u201d said Arif in a written statement on Tuesday (21\/4\/2026).<\/p>\n
He explained that with this technology, food can be heated simply by\nadding cold water, without needing a water heater. The technology uses\nmaterials such as zeolite, lime, and others.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis technology is safe and has undergone food safety testing. So\nfood can be heated without fire. This will be very helpful, for example\nduring Arafah, Muzdalifah, and Mina (Armuzna), where we can get quick\nmeal servings, but still delicious,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Arif has even tasted the ready-to-eat food using this technology.\nAccording to him, the served food is quite suitable to enjoy.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis technology will continue to be developed by us. Our main basis\nis food safety and food security, ensuring it contains no harmful\nsubstances, and supported by other technologies,\u201d said Arif.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan\n(Zulhas) appreciated the food technology support developed by BRIN,\nespecially in food packaging to make it more durable before entering the\ndistribution and trade stages.<\/p>\n
He stated that with the support of food technology innovations from\nBRIN, it is hoped that Indonesian Hajj pilgrims\u2019 consumption services in\nthe future will be increasingly efficient, safe, and high-quality.\nNevertheless, Zulhas emphasised that the food sent is specifically for\nIndonesian Hajj pilgrims and not for circulation within Saudi\nArabia.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt should be noted that the food is only for our pilgrims\u2019\nconsumption, not for circulation within Saudi Arabia. If for\ncirculation, there are other requirements that must be met. However, as\nlong as it is for pilgrims and meets our standards, including halal and\nBPOM permits, it can be sent directly,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The PAN General Chairman also assured the availability of food for\nIndonesian Hajj pilgrims is secure, even amid global geopolitical\ndynamics.<\/p>\n
\u201cRegarding Hajj pilgrims\u2019 consumption, the condition is safe. Even\nthough there are geopolitical issues, pilgrims do not need to worry\nabout food. Food is available at every serving time, insyaallah complete\nenough and not lacking anything. Food is safe for Indonesian Hajj\npilgrims,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/brin-develops-ready-to-eat-food-technology-to-support-hajj-services-1776790276", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }