Development of Nutritious Food-Based Sprinkler
The Vegan Sprinkler Formulation is an innovative, plant-based dry powder nutritional supplement designed to address childhood undernutrition in India. It provides a comprehensive spectrum of essential macro- and micronutrients with enhanced bioavailability, free from common allergens and chemical additives. The product is shelf-stable, affordable, and easy to use, requiring no changes in dietary patterns. Comparative studies demonstrate its superiority over existing market products, positioning it as a promising solution for large-scale nutritional interventions.
Childhood undernutrition in India is a critical public health issue, exacerbated by diets lacking diversity and essential nutrients. Chemical fortification and supplementation efforts face challenges related to cost, accessibility, and acceptability. There is a need for a culturally acceptable, safe, and affordable plant-based supplement that can effectively improve nutrient intake without requiring behavioral changes.
- Vegan, plant-based dry powder formulation rich in proteins, lipids, fibers, essential amino and fatty acids, and minerals antioxidants.
- Proven shelf stability under varied environmental conditions.
- Free from gluten, soy, chemical residues, heavy metal toxins and allergens.
- Ready-to-use with no need for dietary modification.
- Demonstrated superior nutrient and mineral bioavailability compared to existing supplements.
- Enhanced mineral absorption due to application of multiple antinutrient reduction strategies
- There is no salt, sugar or addition of harmful palm oil.
- No chemical fortification or preservatives used
- Production Capacity - 1 ton/week
The product is developed as a dry powder that can be sprinkled onto cooked food or consumed directly. It undergoes rigorous quality control for nutrient content, safety, and shelf life. The formulation process includes steps to reduce antinutrients and ensure high bioavailability.
By providing a safe, accesible, and effective nutritional supplement, the Vegan Sprinkler Formulation has the potential to reduce childhood undernutrition and its associated health risks. Its ease of integration into existing diets supports broad adoption, contributing to improved child health and development outcomes.
- Public health nutrition and child welfare programs: Used to improve nutrient intake in vulnerable children through government and NGO supplementation schemes.
- Institutional feeding and school nutrition schemes: Incorporated into mid-day meal and anganwadi programs to enhance the nutritional quality of meals served.
- Nutraceutical and functional food industries: Serves as a plant-based ingredient for developing affordable, allergen-free health supplements and fortified foods.
- NGOs and community health initiatives: Distributed in underserved communities to combat child undernutrition effectively and safely.
- Government nutrition supplementation efforts: Supports national nutrition missions by providing a cost-effective, culturally acceptable supplement for large-scale deployment.
- 30g of Sprinkler can provide excellent amount of Protein with all essential amino acids with full RDA, 1.3g of Omega-3 and 4.9g of PUFA, all the minerals with high bioavailability, 5.9g of Fiber, folate, choline and antioxidants