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Title:

Low Fat Meat Kofta

Value Proposition:

Low fat meat kofta is a healthier value added meat product developed by reducing fat content while maintaining the traditional taste and texture of kofta. The product uses lean meat combined with suitable binders, spices, and cooking techniques to create a nutritious and flavorful food option. This technology responds to increasing consumer demand for healthier meat products and provides opportunities for commercialization in the functional and diet conscious food market.

Summary Application:

Low fat meat kofta is widely used in households, restaurants, and catering services as a healthier alternative to traditional kofta preparations. The product can be served in gravies, curries, or as snack items. It is also suitable for RTC or frozen food markets, institutional kitchens, and packaged food industries where nutritious and convenient meat based products are required for large scale food service operations.

Advantages:

Low fat meat kofta offers several advantages including reduced fat content while maintaining good taste and texture. It provides a protein rich and healthier meat option suitable for health conscious consumers. The product can be easily prepared, stored under refrigeration or freezing, and used in multiple dishes. Additionally, it supports value addition to lean meat and promotes the development of healthier processed meat products in the food industry.

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: Animal/Vegetable Products [Food, Beverages, Tobacco] Food Processes [Food, Beverages, Tobacco] Nutrition [Food, Beverages, Tobacco]