MUMBAI, India, May 29 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202631062051 A) filed by Assam Down Town University, Guwahati, Assam, on May 15, for 'a millet-based instant soup mix incorporating bhimkol, oyster mushroom and indigenous herbs.'
Inventor(s) include Manisha Dutta; and Dr. Daisy Sharma.
The application for the patent was published on May 29, under issue no. 22/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention relates to a millet-based instant soup mix incorporating bhimkol (Musa balbisiana Colla), oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus), and indigenous herbs of Assam. The soup mix comprises millet and cereal flours, bhimkol powder, mushroom powder, culantro, lawn marsh pennywort, vegetables, spices, and salt, processed using controlled drying techniques to preserve nutritional and functional properties. The formulation provides enhanced protein bioavailability, antioxidant retention, instant solubility, and improved sensory attributes. The product is plant-based, vegan, gluten-free, preservative-free, and shelf-stable under ambient conditions. The invention promotes the utilization of indigenous bio-resources to deliver a nutritious, convenient, and sustainable food product suitable for modern dietary requirements."
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