Research
Title : | Nano Fortification of Flour for the Effective Management of Nutritional Deficiencies |
Area of research : | Agricultural Sciences |
Focus area : | Food and Nutrition |
Principal Investigator : | Dr. Sindhu Abraham, M.S Ramaiah University Of Applied Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka (560054) |
Timeline Start Year : | 2024 |
Timeline End Year : | 2026 |
Contact info : | sindhu.ps.ph@msruas.ac.in sharoncaroline.ps.ph@msruas.ac.in |
Details
Executive Summary : | The concept aims to fortify edible flours with nano calcium oxide, electrolytic iron, and folic acid to improve calcium and iron absorption. This method can be used in various dishes, benefiting a large population, particularly children, adolescents, pregnant women, and lactating mothers. Fortification is an effective, simple, and inexpensive strategy for supplying vitamins and minerals to a wide population. |
Co-PI: | Ms. Sharon Furtado, M.S Ramaiah University Of Applied Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka (560054) |
Total Budget (INR): | 13,92,381 |
Organizations involved
Implementing Agency : | M.S Ramaiah University Of Applied Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka Funding Agency :Department of Science and Technology (DST) | |