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Title:

Gongura Leaf Powder

Value Proposition:

Gongura leaf powder offers a convenient way to incorporate the distinct tangy taste of gongura into everyday meals without the need for fresh leaves. It provides ease of use, longer usability, and consistent quality. The product caters to consumers seeking traditional flavors with modern convenience. Its powdered form allows easy blending into recipes, making it suitable for households and commercial use while preserving the characteristic taste and appeal of gongura.

Summary Application:

Gongura leaf powder is widely used in preparing chutneys, rice dishes, curries, and spice blends. It can be added directly to cooked food or used during preparation to impart a tangy flavor. The product is suitable for household cooking, catering services, and packaged food products. It is also useful in ready mixes and travel food due to its convenience and ease of incorporation into various recipes.

Advantages:

The product offers advantages such as convenience, ease of handling, and longer usability compared to fresh leaves. It reduces preparation time and eliminates cleaning and chopping steps. The powder form ensures consistent taste and quality across batches. It is easy to transport and store, making it suitable for commercial distribution. Additionally, it minimizes wastage and allows year round availability of gongura flavor.

Commercialization Status: Already Commercialised
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: Food Processes [Food, Beverages, Tobacco]
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