Makhana Kheer Mix
About the Technology
The ready to constitute makhana kheer mix is a new product using pulverized makhana, sugar and milk powder whereas liquid milk and whole makhana are used in cooking of makhana kheer in the traditional method. Use of this mix for preparation of makhana kheer eliminates the cooking processes followed in the conventional household method. It saves time, energy and enhances convenience in preparation of makhana kheer. The developed product has helped in increasing the value of makhana many folds. Makhana kheer mix has longer shelf life and can be transported at much lower cost as compared to that of popped makhana to anywhere for marketing for better remuneration.
| Nutritive Value per 100g | |
| Moisture (%) | 13.9 |
| Protein (%) | 11.5 |
| Magnesium (%) | 0.032 |
| Iron, mg | 1.4 |
| Phosphorus, mg | 90 |
| Fat (%) | 7.64 |
| Cholesterol (%) | 0.05 |
| Total Minerals (%) | 2.18 |
| Total Carbohydrates (%) | 64.7 |
| Minerals (%) | 2.2 |
| Calcium mg | 303 |
| Sodium (%) | 0.133 |
| Potassium (%) | 0.11 |
Stakeholders
- Health promoting food industries
- Functional food industries
- Hospitals
