MUMBAI, India, Sept. 14 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611086616 A) filed by Uttaranchal University on July 15, 2026, for A Nutrient-Rich Maize Flour And Pumpkin Seed Rich Balls Combined With Jaggery And Honey.
Inventors include Pooja Chamoli; and Shital Yadav.
The application for the patent was published on September 11, 2026, under issue no. 37/2026.
Abstract: The present invention discloses a nutrient-enriched, ready-to-eat functional snack composition in the form of cohesive, solid spherical balls, and a method for its preparation. Formulated using a base of 100 grams of maize flour (Zea mays) and 30 grams of granulated pumpkin seeds (Cucurbita pepo or Cucurbita maxima), the composition is supplemented with sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum), sunflower seeds (Helianthus annuus), almonds (Prunus dulcis), cashews (Anacardium occidentale), and raisins (Vitis vinifera). These ingredients are bound together using a natural sweetening binder consisting of sugarcane jaggery (Saccharum officinarum) and honey (Apis mellifera). The resulting product is completely gluten-free, trans-fat-free, and lacks refined sugars or artificial additives. Physicochemical characterization reveals a highly beneficial ash content of 4.80%, a remarkably low moisture content of 2.97%, an antioxidant-active vitamin C content of 4.18" mg/100g" , and a healthy lipid profile of 9.57% fat. The snack provides a slow-release source of complex carbohydrates, plant proteins, and essential minerals to support cardiovascular, metabolic, cognitive, and digestive health.
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