Makhana Puffs
About the Technology
Makhana puffs are highly nutritious and prepared using semi-popped/ flattened/ unpopped (thurri) makhana with cereal flour. This makhana based ready to eat snack is rich in protein, minerals, antioxidants and dietary fibers. This serves the purpose of nutritious and healthy foods which helps the children for their effective growth and development.
| Nutrients | Values |
| Moisture, % | 3.89 |
| Protein, % | 13.46 |
| Fat, % | 0.93 |
| Total dietary fibre, % | 5.69 |
| Total minerals, % | 1.77 |
| Total carbohydrates, % | 79.95 |
| Vitamin 81-Thiamine, mg/1OOg | 0.40 |
| Vitamin 82-Riboflavin, mg/1OOg | BDL(MDL:0.5) |
| Vitamin 83-Niacin & Nicotinic Acid, mg/100g | 0.25 |
| Sodium, mg/100g | 4.2 |
| Copper, mg/100g | 0.34 |
| Calcium, mg/100g | 15.6 |
| Manganese, mg/1OOg | 0.89 |
| Zinc, mg/1OOg | 1.41 |
| Potassium, mg/100g | 294 |
| Magnesium, mg/100g | 60.3 |
| Iron, mg/1OOg | 3.28 |
| Calories, kcal/ 1OOg | 382 |
Salient Features
- Better availability of nutrients
- Good for children growth
- Rich in protein
- Rich in minerals
- Good sensory quality
- Adequate shelf life (6 months) in appropriate packaging
Stakeholders
- Food Industries
- Functional/ Health Food Industries
- Hospitals
- Self Help Groups
- Commodity Groups
- Farmers Groups
