Technology Details:
IIMR has developed a process for manufacture of Multigrain flour (Multigrain atta) from blended flours of cereals (sorghum, wheat), finger millet (ragi) along with other ingredients. Such food meets the emerging nutritional needs of the people in the wake of preferences for modern and healthy food habits for mass feeding and social programme. Different grains have varied advantages, sorghum and other millets provide additional minerals, dietary fiber and micronutrients from multigrain roti’s than the normal roti made from wheat. Overcomes the amino acid balance and inconvenience in roti making. Nutritious recipe compared to other existing market products. Excellent source of complex carbohydrates, dietary fibre, protein, folic acid, calcium, iron, zinc and magnesium. Low glycemic index food, suits better for diabetes, obese, hypertensive and CVD patients. It has a shelf life of 3 months.