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Title:
Nutrient and Micronutrient Rich Ready-to-Eat (RTE) Salad
 
Value Proposition:

A nutrient and micronutrient rich RTE salad provides a convenient, healthy, and ready to consume meal option packed with essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. It caters to the growing demand for quick yet nutritious foods, especially among urban consumers. By combining fresh vegetables, fruits, sprouts, and seeds, it delivers balanced nutrition without cooking, making it ideal for health conscious individuals seeking time saving dietary solutions.

Summary Application:

This product is widely used in retail food outlets, supermarkets, hotels, airlines, and catering services. It is prepared by washing, cutting, mixing, and packaging fresh ingredients under hygienic conditions. Common components include leafy greens, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and protein sources like sprouts or legumes. It is consumed as a meal, side dish, or snack, and is often packaged using modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) to maintain freshness and extend shelf life.

Advantages:

It has a high nutritional value, convenience, and minimal preparation time. The salad retains natural vitamins and minerals due to minimal processing. Hygienic packaging ensures food safety and freshness, while portion control supports balanced dietary intake. It also promotes healthy eating habits, reduces cooking effort, and offers versatility in ingredients, catering to different taste preferences and dietary needs such as low calorie or high fiber diets.

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] Nutrition [Food, Beverages, Tobacco] Storage [Food, Beverages, Tobacco]