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Title:
Production of Sorghum (Jowar) Semolina
 
Value Proposition:

Sorghum (jowar) semolina offers a nutritious, gluten free alternative to conventional wheat semolina. It is rich in fiber, antioxidants, and essential minerals, making it suitable for health conscious and gluten intolerant consumers. With increasing demand for millet-based foods in India, it supports dietary diversity and sustainable agriculture. Its versatility in traditional dishes like upma and porridge enhances its market potential as a functional, clean label, and affordable staple.

Summary Application:

Sorghum semolina is used to prepare dishes such as upma, porridge, halwa, and traditional snacks. It is suitable for households, restaurants, and institutional catering, especially for gluten free diets. It can also be incorporated into ready to cook mixes and health focused food products. Its use in millet based meal programs and modern convenience foods enhances its relevance in both traditional and contemporary food systems.

Advantages:

Its naturally gluten free, nutritionally rich, and easy to digest. It supports better glycemic control compared to refined grains and promotes satiety. The product has good shelf stability and can be produced using existing milling infrastructure. It aligns with current trends favoring millets and sustainable crops. Additionally, it offers versatility in cooking and can be adapted to various regional recipes.

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]
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