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Title:

Malted Weaning Food

Value Proposition:

Malted weaning food provides a highly nutritious and easily digestible diet for infants transitioning from milk to solid foods. Malting improves nutrient availability, making proteins, vitamins, and minerals more absorbable. The product is designed to support healthy growth and development, especially in infants and young children. It offers a convenient, safe, and balanced feeding option for caregivers seeking reliable complementary foods.

Summary Application:

This product is widely used as a complementary food for infants and toddlers. It is commonly used in households, pediatric nutrition programs, and healthcare settings. It is also distributed through government nutrition schemes and retail markets. The product is essential in improving child nutrition and supporting early-stage growth and development.

Advantages:

Malted weaning food is easy to digest and rich in essential nutrients required for infant growth. It improves nutrient absorption due to malting. The product is convenient to prepare, has a good shelf life, and is easy to store and transport. It is cost effective and can be customized with various grains and pulses to enhance nutritional value.

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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