{"id":600,"date":"2025-12-12T12:48:47","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T05:48:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/?p=600"},"modified":"2025-12-12T12:50:26","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T05:50:26","slug":"fbrc-wins-first-place-in-the-binus-innovation-award-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/2025\/12\/12\/fbrc-wins-first-place-in-the-binus-innovation-award-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"FBRC Wins First Place in the BINUS Innovation Award 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>9 December 2025<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-601\" src=\"https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC00135_11zon-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC00135_11zon-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC00135_11zon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC00135_11zon-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC00135_11zon-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC00135_11zon-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC00135_11zon-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC00135_11zon-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC00135_11zon-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-608\" src=\"https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/IMG_1024-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/IMG_1024-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/IMG_1024-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/IMG_1024-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/IMG_1024-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/IMG_1024-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/IMG_1024-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/IMG_1024-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/IMG_1024-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Food Biotechnology Research Center (FBRC), led by Prof. Dr. Nesti F. Sianipar, has proudly secured First Place in the BINUS Innovation Award 2025 with the project titled:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSuperior Torpedo Banana as a Functional Low-Gluten and Low-Glycemic Food Ingredient for the Elderly.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-602\" src=\"https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC01845_11zon-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC01845_11zon-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC01845_11zon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC01845_11zon-1200x802.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC01845_11zon-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC01845_11zon-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC01845_11zon-2048x1368.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC01845_11zon-480x321.jpg 480w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC01845_11zon-1024x684.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The innovation was reviewed by BINUS CEO Ir. Bernard Gunawan, BINUS Rector Dr. Nelly, S.Kom., M.M., CSCA, and the BINUS Foundation Board, who unanimously recognized FBRC&#8217;s outstanding contribution to sustainable and health-focused food biotechnology.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Breakthrough in Banana Biotechnology<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Torpedo Banana (Pisang Torpedo) is a mutant of Horn banana (pisang tanduk) developed through plant tissue culture biotechnology with the addition of BAP (6-Benzylaminopurine).<br \/>\nImportantly, this product is not a GMO and is safe for consumption.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-603\" src=\"https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-12-at-11.55.14\u202fam.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1576\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-12-at-11.55.14\u202fam.png 1576w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-12-at-11.55.14\u202fam-300x130.png 300w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-12-at-11.55.14\u202fam-1200x521.png 1200w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-12-at-11.55.14\u202fam-768x333.png 768w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-12-at-11.55.14\u202fam-1536x667.png 1536w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-12-at-11.55.14\u202fam-480x208.png 480w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-12-at-11.55.14\u202fam-1024x444.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1576px) 100vw, 1576px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This superior banana exhibits an ideal nutritional profile, particularly its high potassium content, making it an excellent raw ingredient for high-value functional foods, such as low-gluten cookies designed for the elderly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Protected and Collaborative Innovation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Torpedo Banana has already obtained Plant Variety Protection (PVT) from the Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture.<br \/>\nThe project also involves extensive collaboration with multiple partners, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>BINUS Hospitality &amp; Tourism<\/li>\n<li>Ryukyu University (Japan)<\/li>\n<li>Diponegoro University \u2013 Department of Nutrition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-604\" src=\"https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC09784_11zon-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC09784_11zon-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC09784_11zon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC09784_11zon-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC09784_11zon-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC09784_11zon-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC09784_11zon-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC09784_11zon-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC09784_11zon-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Advantages of Torpedo Banana<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Larger fruit size compared to conventional varieties<\/li>\n<li>Naturally sweet and rich flavor<\/li>\n<li>High nutritional value<\/li>\n<li>Suitable for diverse food applications<\/li>\n<li>Developed through safe and ethical biotechnology methods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>FBRC\u2019s achievement reflects BINUS University\u2019s commitment to fostering innovation, sustainability, and impactful research for the betterment of society. Congratulations to Prof. Nesti and the entire FBRC team!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-605\" src=\"https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC09755_11zon-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC09755_11zon-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC09755_11zon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC09755_11zon-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC09755_11zon-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC09755_11zon-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC09755_11zon-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC09755_11zon-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC09755_11zon-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-609\" src=\"https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-12-at-12.47.34-PM.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-12-at-12.47.34-PM.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-12-at-12.47.34-PM-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-12-at-12.47.34-PM-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-12-at-12.47.34-PM-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-12-at-12.47.34-PM-480x640.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-12-at-12.47.34-PM-1024x1365.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-606\" src=\"https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC09791_11zon-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC09791_11zon-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC09791_11zon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC09791_11zon-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC09791_11zon-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC09791_11zon-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC09791_11zon-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC09791_11zon-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/research.binus.ac.id\/fbrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/DSC09791_11zon-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>9 December 2025 The Food Biotechnology Research Center (FBRC), led by Prof. Dr. Nesti F. 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