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Title:

Process for formulating Buckwheat Chikki

Value Proposition:

A nutritious, gluten-free traditional snack formulated using buckwheat, rich in protein, fiber, antioxidants, and essential minerals. Offers low glycemic response, improved satiety, and heart-health benefits. Suitable for health-conscious consumers, diabetics, and functional food markets with clean-label, value-added appeal

Summary Application:

The process facilitates production of gluten-free, nutrient-rich buckwheat chikki suitable for large-scale manufacturing. It can be applied in health snack industries, millet-based product development, diabetic-friendly formulations, and institutional nutrition programs. The technology supports value addition, crop diversification, functional food innovation, and commercialization of traditional confectionery products.

Advantages:

The process significantly improves the nutritional profile by enhancing protein content, dietary fiber, and essential micronutrients. It ensures a naturally gluten-free formulation with a reduced glycemic response and superior digestibility. The technology facilitates value addition to buckwheat, extends shelf life, supports clean-label standards, and enables cost-effective, scalable production of functional traditional confectionery products.

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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