Chikki is a ready to eat traditional sweet snack consumed by all sections of population in India. It provides protein, carbohydrates and fats. Currently, the demand for functional foods is increasing at fast pace. This popular sweet snack is a good vehicle to transfer some essential nutraceuticals into needy and health conscious consumers. In addition to providing energy, macronutrients, pleasure of sweetness, it could provide some essential nutraceuticals if it is fortified. Some such natural nutraceuticals having specific health benefits are chosen to
fortify chikki
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