SPIRULINA GROUNDNUT CHIKKI

May 12, 2020

The Mysuru-based Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) has developed Spirulina groundnut Chikki that can provide micro-nutrients and boost immunity of people during this time of pandemic.

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It has used Spirulina as well as the tasty, nourishing groundnuts to prepare Chikki that is rich in micro-nutrients such as Vitamin A, Beta Carotene and easily digestible algal proteins.
The Income Tax Department of Karnataka and Goa region has distributed 500 kilograms of CFTRI Chikkies to migrant labourers in Bengaluru and surrounding areas.

Source : All India Radio

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