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Title:

Sugar Free Rusk

Value Proposition:

Sugar free rusk is a healthier bakery product developed by replacing regular sugar with low-calorie sweeteners while maintaining the crisp texture and pleasant taste of traditional rusk. It provides a suitable snack option for people who want to reduce sugar intake. The product combines convenience, longer shelf life, and improved dietary suitability for health conscious consumers and individuals managing conditions. 

Summary Application:

Sugar free rusk is commonly consumed as a crunchy tea time snack and can be eaten with tea, coffee, or milk. It is suitable for households, bakeries, cafes, and institutional food services such as hospitals and wellness centers. The product can also be included in specialized diets for people who need controlled sugar intake.

Advantages:

Sugar free rusk helps reduce sugar consumption while still providing a tasty and crispy snack. It is suitable for diabetic and health conscious individuals and supports better dietary management. The product has good shelf stability due to its low moisture content and double baking process. It is convenient to store, easy to transport, and can be produced on a large scale with consistent quality.

Commercialization Status: Already Commercialised
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]