Ragi malt preparation was demonstrated at Anganawadi ,Harohalli.
The importance of ragi malt as an alternate drink for both children and adults was coneyed in the program.The nutritional value of ragi was also discussed.
Malted ragi flour can be used in the preparation of weaning food, infant food, geriatric food, medical foods and also as milk based as well as alcoholic beverage formulations. It can be used as amylase rich food (ARF) to reduce the ‘dietary bulk’ of energy food and like other supplementary foods.
