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Title:

Iron and Zinc Enriched Spirulina Based Food Products (Nut and Chocolate Bars, Instant Soup Mixes, Beverage Mixes)
Value Proposition:

Protien malnutrition is a health concern affecting indian population mailnly children below 6 years and women of reproductive age (15 to 49 years). According to National family health survey 4(2015-16), 38% of the children below six years are underweight/stunted, and almost 60% of the women obtain the daily protien requirement.
Summary Application:
  • Cost-effective and can be adapted at rural areas
  • Incorporation of iron and zinc Spirulina in food matrix
  • Meets 25% RDA of Iron and Zinc
  • No added preservatives or additives
Advantages:
  • Micronutrient malnutrition – Iron deficient anaemia
  • 4gm fibre per serving
  • shelf life up to 4 years
Commercialization Status: Already Commercialised
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: Applications/Use [Materials] Bio techniques [Analytical Techniques] Biotechnology [Biological Science] Food Flavouring [Food, Beverages, Tobacco] Food Processes [Food, Beverages, Tobacco] New Techniques [Building Materials, Construction Technologies, Furniture etc.] Nutrition [Food, Beverages, Tobacco] Production [Energy] Storage [Food, Beverages, Tobacco]
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