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Title:

Micronutrient Fortification of Dalia (Broken Wheat)

Value Proposition:

Micronutrient fortification of dalia enhances its nutritional profile by addressing key vitamin and mineral deficiencies. It transforms a widely consumed staple into a functional food supporting growth, immunity, and overall health. This approach offers a cost-effective, scalable solution for improving public nutrition and delivering added value in retail and institutional food programs.

Summary Application:

Applicable in production of nutritionally enhanced dalia for retail, institutional feeding, and public health programs. It can be used in school meals, hospitals, and community nutrition initiatives. Suitable for developing fortified breakfast and therapeutic products, helping improve micronutrient intake among children, adults, and vulnerable populations through a familiar staple food.

Advantages:

Improves the nutritional quality of dalia by supplying essential vitamins and minerals. Helps prevent micronutrient deficiencies and supports overall health. Utilizes an affordable, widely accepted food vehicle. Compatible with large-scale production and distribution. Enhances product value, consumer appeal, and suitability for public nutrition programs and commercial fortified food markets.

Commercialization Status: Licensed awaiting commercialisation
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]
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