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Title:

Nutra Chikki with Added Spirulina

Value Proposition:

Spirulina is a concentrated source of protein, vitamins, especially B12, Provitamin A (β carotene) and Vitamin E, minerals, especially iron.  It is also rich in gamma linolenic acid (GLA) and omega 3 fatty acid.

Summary Application:

Traditional sweet snack consumed by all sections of population in India.

Advantages:

A ready to eat food and a concentrated source of energy and protein.

Shelf life of the product is about 3 months.

 

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] Post Harvest [Agriculture]
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