MUMBAI, India, Aug. 31 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641101218 A) filed by S. Ramalakshmi; Dr. R. Mahesh; and Mr. V. R. Dheepan on August 21, 2026, for “a Functional Protein And Fiber Rich Microgreen Fortified Dehydrated Salad”.
Inventors include S. Ramalakshmi; Dr. R. Mahesh; Mr. V. R. Dheepan; Ms. O. Aswathy; Ms. E. Bavana; Ms. M. Haridha; Mr. S. Pazhanivelraja; Ms. L. Anith Shanika; Ms. M. Pavithra; and Ms. M. Muthu Selvi.
The application for the patent was published on August 28, 2026, under issue no. 35/2026.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a dehydrated functional salad product developed using a combination of plant-based ingredients, protein rich ingredients, fibre containing ingredients, and microgreen-derived material. The selected ingredients are suitably prepared, optionally pretreated, dehydrated under controlled conditions, and combined in predetermined proportions to obtain a convenient reduced-moisture salad formulation. Red cabbage (L.var.capitata f.rubra) microgreen is incorporated into the product. The dehydrated salad is packed in moisture-resistant packaging and can be rehydrated with water before consumption. The invention provides a lightweight, convenient, and nutritionally oriented alternative to freshly prepared salads while improving storage stability and reducing preparation requirements. Keywords: Dehydrated salad, functional food, microgreens, red cabbage (L.var.capitata f.rubra) microgreens, protein rich food, dietary fibre, plant-based food, rehydration, food dehydration, convenience food.
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