Life Sciences & Biotechnology
Title: | Composite Vermicelli Based on Ragi Flour |
Area: | Life Sciences & Biotechnology |
Focus Area: | Food Industry |
Patent: | N.A. |
Company Transferred: | N.A. |
Developing Agency: | CSIR- Central Food Technological Research Institute |
Email: | ttbd@cftri.res.in |
| Website Link : | https://www.cftri.res.in/ |
Brief Description
Description : | Composite vermicelli made out of different grains or millets can catch market as it would give a touch of local taste. Ragi is particularly rich in calcium, contributes greater percentage of dietary fibre and it is specially advised as a food for patients suffering from diabetes. The processing of ragi vermicelli is similar to that of normal vermicelli production. It is not only gives touch of the local taste but also contribute to the variety, nutrition and cardiovascular diseases. The pasta production is increasing and may be contributed to various factors like lower cost, easy to prepare and longer shelf life. Addition of ragi may improve its nutritional status, palatability, touch of familiar taste. All these factors as well as the cheaper cost of ragi, compared to wheat, contribute to grater opportunity value of composite ragi vermicelli. Product can be used as food item breakfast as well as snack |
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