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Title:

Instant Finger Millet Upma Mix 

Value Proposition:

Instant finger millet upma mix offers a nutritious, quick to prepare meal option that combines traditional taste with modern convenience. Rich in calcium, fiber, and essential minerals, it caters to health conscious consumers. The product is ideal for busy lifestyles, providing a wholesome alternative to conventional instant foods while promoting millet consumption and supporting balanced dietary habits.

Summary Application:

Instant ragi upma mix is widely used in households for quick breakfast or snack preparation. It is popular in retail markets, hostels, offices, and travel scenarios where convenient food is required. It is also used in institutional catering, health food sectors, and nutrition programs. The product is suitable for consumers seeking millet based, easy to cook meal options.

Advantages:

The mix is rich in fiber and calcium, supporting digestion and bone health. It reduces cooking time and effort while maintaining traditional flavor. The product has a long shelf life, is easy to store and transport, and ensures consistent quality. It is cost effective, convenient, and promotes healthier eating habits by incorporating millets into daily diets.

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] Nutrition [Food, Beverages, Tobacco] Storage [Food, Beverages, Tobacco]
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