Nutritious Ready to Eat (RTE) fish spread

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Implementing Organization

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)

Project Overview

Nutritious RTE Fish Spread was developed using popular fish variety Bombay duck (commonly known as "Bombil" in Maharashtra). This fish-based spread can be healthy alternative to fat and oil-based breakfast spreads. It can be used with breads and chapati. The product is shelf stable for 60 days at chilled condition after radiation treatment (5 kGy) with acceptable microbiological and sensory qualities. Whereas, untreated sample remains acceptable up to 8 days at chilled storage.

Benefits

Convenience food- can serve as healthy breakfast spread;

Promising product for marketing: Fish-based spreads not available in markets;

Potential "diet" food: less calories, no sugars and high protein contents;

Useful for other target groups like malnourished population, health-conscious, diet conscious, obese, diabetics, mid-day meal program etc.

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Funding Organization

Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)

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Thrust Areas

Rural Technologies

Focus Area

Food and Nutrition

Sanction Amount

₹ 22,000

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