MUMBAI, India, Oct. 26 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541036907 A) filed by India Farm Foods Pvt. Ltd. on April 16, 2025, for A Process For Preparing Ready-To-Use Millet Flour With Enhanced Functional Properties For Flatbread Preparation.
Inventors include Dr. Madhulekha Rakshit; Dr. Trilochan Sastry; and Kaushalendra Yadav.
The application for the patent was published on October 23, 2026, under issue no. 43/2026.
Abstract: ABSTRACT A PROCESS FOR PREPARING READY-TO-USE MILLET FLOUR WITH ENHANCED FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES FOR FLATBREAD PREPARATION A method for preparing ready-to-use millet flour with enhanced rollability and kneadability is disclosed. The method comprises cleaning and drying millet grains, milling to obtain raw flour, and blending with 10-25% by weight of pregelatinized millet flour produced through controlled extrusion processing. The extrusion is performed at specific moisture content (12-20%) and temperature conditions, with the third zone maintained at 105°C-125°C to achieve optimal starch dextrinization and gelatinization. The resulting flour blend exhibits superior water binding, cohesiveness, and can be easily kneaded with room temperature water to produce rotis with excellent texture and rollability. The process eliminates the need for hot water kneading, external binders, or blending with wheat/rice flours, while maintaining nutritional purity and extending shelf life. The technology is applicable to jowar, bajra, ragi, and other millet varieties.
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