Millet based Nutritious Powder for the Geriatric Population

🤖 Plain-English Summary

Objective: This study aimed to utilize finger millet as a primary ingredient for creating nutritious millet powder suitable for hot beverages. The formulations offer a convenient and easily consumable option for individuals facing challenges with chewing solid food.

🔑 Key Findings

• Desiccated coconut was incorporated for color enhancement.
• The optimization process involved sensory evaluation and trials on a laboratory scale.
• Three variations of millet products and two recipes were developed: one for a beverage made by mixing millet (Ragi/ Finger millet) nutritious powder with hot water, and another for millet nutritious halua powder fortified with nutrients.

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