MUMBAI, India, Nov. 2 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641127028 A) filed by Dr. V. Durga Nandini on October 25, 2026, for Fibre-Enriched Horse Gram Chocolate Fudge Incorporating Chicory Root Inulin And Lactobacillus Plantarum..
Inventors include Ms. Navya Sri Gantha; Dr. V. Durga Nandini; and Ms. Geelolu Vinya Tejashvi.
The application for the patent was published on October 30, 2026, under issue no. 44/2026.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a fibre-enriched chocolate fudge incorporating horse gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum), date paste, dark chocolate, cocoa powder, flaxseed powder, chicory-root inulin and Lactobacillus plantarum. The formulation combines pulse-derived ingredients, dietary fibre and a probiotic culture in a confectionery matrix. A target inulin content of 3.0 g/100 g of final product is proposed. The reported analytical results include dietary fibre of 6.5 g/100 g, water activity of 0.72 and a probiotic count of (1.0 imes 10^7) CFU/g, as confirmed by the applicant. The study reported a sensory acceptability score of 7.9 on a nine-point hedonic scale. The preparation method comprises ingredient mixing, inulin incorporation, cooling, probiotic addition, moulding and hygienic packaging. Final formulation normalization, corrected proximate composition and manufacturing parameters require confirmation.
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