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Title:

Multigrain based Fortified Snack

Value Proposition:

Multigrain-based fortified snacks offer a nutritious, ready to eat alternative to conventional snacks by combining multiple grains with added vitamins and minerals. They cater to health conscious consumers seeking convenient, wholesome snacking options. The product provides high fiber, protein, and essential micronutrients while maintaining taste and texture. It supports balanced diets, promotes millet and whole grain consumption, and aligns with modern preferences for functional and fortified foods. These snacks are prepared by blending flours from cereals, millets, and pulses with fortifying nutrients such as iron, calcium, and vitamins

Summary Application:

Multigrain fortified snacks are widely consumed as ready to eat products in households, retail stores, and cafes. They are suitable for school lunchboxes, office snacks, and travel foods. The product is also used in institutional catering, health and wellness programs, and retail markets focusing on functional foods. Additionally, it has export potential due to rising global demand for nutritious snack options.

Advantages:

These snacks provide high nutritional value with added vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber. They have a long shelf life and are easy to store, transport, and consume. They maintain taste, texture, and flavor while supporting better health. The product encourages healthier snacking habits, reduces reliance on fried or refined snacks, and promotes multigrain consumption in everyday diets.

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]