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Title:

CGA Enriched Carbonated Coffee

Value Proposition:

CGA Enriched Carbonated Coffee delivers a unique blend of taste, energy, and health benefits. Enriched with chlorogenic acid (CGA), a potent antioxidant, it offers metabolic support, antioxidant protection, and blood sugar moderation while providing a refreshing fizzy coffee experience. It targets modern, health conscious consumers seeking convenient, ready to drink beverages that combine functional wellness with sensory appeal, bridging the gap between traditional coffee and functional soft drinks.

Summary Application:

This is a ready to drink functional beverage suitable for direct consumption. It is ideal for urban lifestyles, office environments, and on the go consumption. The product can be marketed in bottles, cans, or retail packs as a premium carbonated coffee beverage with functional benefits. Applications include cafés, retail outlets, corporate wellness programs, vending machines, and health focused beverage segments. It also offers opportunities in functional beverage product lines for both domestic and international markets.

Advantages:

The beverage combines taste, convenience, and functionality. CGA provides antioxidant activity, supports healthy glucose metabolism, and may aid in weight management. Carbonation enhances sensory appeal, and ready to drink packaging ensures shelf stability and ease of consumption. The fusion of coffee flavor with health promoting bioactives differentiates it from traditional soft drinks or instant coffee, providing premium product positioning for manufacturers.

Commercialization Status: Licensed awaiting commercialisation
Tech. Readiness Level:
CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute
CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute[CSIR-CFTRI]
:  director[at]cftri[dot]res[dot]in
:91-821-2517760
:https://cftri.res.in
Industrial Applications: Beverages [Food, Beverages, Tobacco]