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Instant Halva Mix from Millets & Multimillets Semolina

Value Proposition:

Instant halva mix formulated from millet semolina combines traditional dessert preparation with improved nutritional composition. Millets supply valuable micronutrients, antioxidants, and dietary fiber, enhancing the health profile of the sweet dish. The mix allows consumers to prepare halva quickly without complex cooking steps. This formulation supports the revival of traditional grains while offering a convenient solution for preparing festive desserts at home.

Summary Application:

This mix can be used in homes, catering establishments, sweet shops, and institutional kitchens for rapid preparation of halva. It is suitable for festive occasions, dessert servings, and packaged convenience food products. Food manufacturers may also include it in RTC sweet ranges. The product offers flexibility, allowing consumers to enhance the dish with nuts, raisins, or flavored syrups.

Advantages:

Millet-based halva mix provides better nutrient diversity compared with traditional refined semolina desserts. The roasting step improves taste and contributes to longer storage stability. Quick preparation reduces kitchen effort while preserving the authentic character of the dish. The product is easy to transport, store, and market. Furthermore, increased use of millets promotes healthier dietary patterns and encourages sustainable crop utilization.

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]
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