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Title:

Edible Bamboo Candy Development
Value Proposition:

Bamboo shoots such as of Dendrocalamus hamiltonii and Bambusa tulda are edible and are rich source of fibre and minerals. The technology is standardized for production of RTE foods such as candies for general consuption.
Summary Application:
  • Low cost easy adaptable processing for the development of novel bamboo candies
  • Products are free from additive and preservatives
  • Shelf life up to 4 months
  • Low fat and high fibre food products
Advantages:
  • Products are rich source of minerals ( calcium, potassium and phosphorus)
  • Other bamboo based products are bamboo flour, bamboo pickle, RTE bars etc.
  • Higher economic returns to farmers from value addition
Tech. Readiness Level:
CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology
CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology[CSIR-IHBT]
:  director[at]ihbt[dot]res[dot]in
:91-1894-230411
:https://www.ihbt.res.in
Industrial Applications: Animal/Vegetable Products [Food, Beverages, Tobacco] Food Processes [Food, Beverages, Tobacco] Nutrition [Food, Beverages, Tobacco]
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