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Title:

Protein and Fiber Enriched Cereal Bars  (Variants: Granola Bars, Protein Bars, Low Calorie Bars)
Value Proposition:

Protein malnutrition is a major health concern affecting affecting Indian population mainly chidren below 6 years and women of reproduvtive age( 15 to 49 years). According to National Health family survey 2015-16, 38% of children below 6 years were underweight/stunted and almost 60% of of the women do not obtain daily protien requirement.
Summary Application:
  • 100% Natural, Preservative free, Multi grain- rich in millets and pulses
  • Natural fruit and honey based based
  • 4 to 5 g protein/ serving, 3 g complex dietary fiber per serving
  • Less than 6 g sugar/ serving
  • Saturated fat content less than 2.5g/ serving
Advantages:
  • Meets 15% of RDA for calcium.
  • Shelf life 4 months
  • preservating and additive free
Commercialization Status: Already Commercialised
Tech. Readiness Level:
CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology
CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology[CSIR-IHBT]
:  director[at]ihbt[dot]res[dot]in
:91-1894-230411
:https://www.ihbt.res.in
Industrial Applications: Applications/Use [Materials] Food Processes [Food, Beverages, Tobacco] New Techniques [Building Materials, Construction Technologies, Furniture etc.] Nutrition [Food, Beverages, Tobacco]
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