MUMBAI, India, Feb. 13 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611001585 A) filed by Ms. Anjali; Dr. Anisha Verma; Dr. Sadhna Singh; and Dr. Pragya Pandey, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, on Jan. 7, for 'fortified finger millet pasta formulation with enhanced nutritional and functional properties.'
Inventor(s) include Ms. Anjali; Dr. Anisha Verma; Dr. Sadhna Singh; and Dr. Pragya Pandey.
The application for the patent was published on Feb. 13, under issue no. 07/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention relates to a fortified pasta composition comprising finger millet flour blended with semolina and a method for preparing the same. The invention aims to provide a nutritionally enhanced pasta product with improved functional, physicochemical, and sensory properties. Finger millet flour is incorporated in the range of 60-75% by weight, while semolina is added in the range of 25-40% by weight to enhance dough structure and cooking stability. The preparation process includes blending, hydration, kneading, resting, extrusion, controlled drying, and packaging. The resulting pasta exhibits an optimal cooking time of 4-5 minutes, reduced cooking loss, moisture content not exceeding 13%, and firm texture. The fortified pasta provides increased dietary fiber, calcium, iron, and essential micronutrients while maintaining high consumer acceptability. The invention offers a functional, health-oriented pasta product suitable for large-scale commercial production."
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