Ragi Malt-Enzyme Rich

Finger millet is a good source of dietary carbohydrates,  calcium and micronutrients and hence, its malt is also a good source of protein, carbohydrates and many other nutrients besides the hydrolytic enzymes. Malted ragi flour can be used in preparation of weaning food, infant food, geriatric food,  and also in milk based as well as alcoholic beverage formulations. It can be used as amylase rich food (ARF) and such other supplementary foods. Finger millet is widely grown in  India. Has an Amylase activity in the rate of 300-400 maltose units. The product rich in amylase is useful in reducing the dietary bulk. Bioaccessibility of calcium is about 70%.Can complements with other legume proteins and can be used in nutritional supplementation products

Malted ragi flour can be used in the preparation of weaning food, infant food, geriatric food, medical foods and also as milk based as well as alcoholic beverage formulations. It can be used as amylase rich food (ARF) to reduce the ‘dietary bulk’ of energy food and like other supplementary foods.

This mix can find a ready market with specialty foods including babies. The baby food market in India is valued at Rs. 150 billion and more than 25% is of baby cereals. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 11%. The cost of malted ragi flour being less, it can also aid in better market penetration and expand the market.