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Title:

Ready to eat low fat snack — "Chakli & Tengolal"

Value Proposition:

Ready to eat low fat snack, Chakli & Tengolal provide a healthier alternative to traditional deep fried snacks by reducing oil content while retaining taste and crunch. They cater to health conscious consumers seeking guilt free snacking options. These products combine traditional flavors with modern processing techniques, making them suitable for everyday consumption while maintaining convenience, portability, and wide consumer appeal.

Summary Application:

Low-fat chakli and tengolal are widely used as ready to eat snacks in households and are popular in retail markets, supermarkets, and snack outlets. They are consumed during tea-time, festivals, and travel. These products are also suitable for institutional catering and health focused food segments, offering traditional snacks in a healthier format.

Advantages:

These snacks have reduced fat content, making them healthier than conventional fried versions. They retain traditional taste and texture while being more suitable for regular consumption. The products have a long shelf life, are easy to store and transport, and are convenient to eat. Additionally, they cater to evolving consumer preferences for healthier snack alternatives.

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]