Published in The Indian Express on 29 July 2026, this feature by Dipanita Nath profiles Green Pyramid Biotech, a Venture Center-incubated startup spun off from CSIR–National Chemical Laboratory. Founded by Dr. Asmita Prabhune, the company develops science-led solutions for food safety and hygiene. Its flagship product, Sophab, is a specialised concentrate designed to help remove pesticide residues, pathogens and other contaminants from fruits and vegetables.
The article traces Prabhune’s motivation to make everyday food safer and explores how the product is used, alongside the company’s plans for a fruit-cleaning wipe and other hygiene solutions. Supported by the Technology Development Board’s Seed Support System, Green Pyramid Biotech demonstrates how research emerging from a scientific laboratory can be translated into practical products for everyday use.