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Title:

Low Fat Expanded Green Snack using Moringa Leaves

Value Proposition:

A low-fat expanded green snack using moringa leaves offers a nutritious, convenient alternative to fried snacks. It combines the health benefits of moringa rich in iron, calcium, and antioxidants with modern extrusion technology to create a light, crispy product. It appeals to health conscious consumers seeking functional foods that support wellness without compromising on taste, affordability, or on the go convenience.

Summary Application:

The snack can be marketed as a healthy ready-to-eat product for children, working professionals, and fitness enthusiasts. It is suitable for school snacks, office munching, and travel foods due to its light weight and shelf stability. It can also be included in government nutrition programs or health focused retail segments. Additionally, it may serve as a base for flavored variants, supporting product diversification in the healthy snack industry. This product is an extruded, puffed snack made from cereal flours blended with moringa leaf powder and mild seasonings.

Advantages:

It includes low fat content, high micronutrient value, and extended shelf life due to low moisture. The use of moringa enhances nutritional quality without requiring synthetic fortification. Extrusion technology ensures efficient, scalable production and consistent quality. The product aligns with clean label and plant based trends, offering market competitiveness. Its versatility in flavoring and formulation also allows manufacturers to innovate while maintaining cost effectiveness and consumer appeal.

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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