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Algae supplemented Hard Candies

Team and Contact Details

Student Name School Degree Year Email
Shafia MaryamASABPhDFourth[email protected]
Sadia FaheemASABMS/M.PhilSecond[email protected]
Dr. Mecit Hilal OztopFood Engineering Department METUPhDFifth[email protected]
Rabaila RiazASABPhDSecond[email protected]
Dr. Muhammad Qasim HayatASABPhDFifth[email protected]

Inter School Idea ? Yes
Do you need expertises from another area: Yes
If Yes please provide details of expertises you need: Food Engineering, Food Technology, Food safety,

Idea Details

Idea Name: Algae supplemented Hard Candies
Slogan: Healthy candy for every age
Supervisor Name: Dr. Hussnain Ahmed Janjua
Supervisor Designation: Professor
Supervisor School: ASAB
Supervisor Department: Industrial Biotechnology
Contact number: 0323-5680231
Email ID: [email protected]
Abstract:
    Production of algae-supplemented hard candies by using two species of commercialized algae (Chlorella and Spirulina). These candies with high antioxidant content also possess protein content and vitamins. These candies can be consumed by everyone and with high nutritional value are a supplement for all ages.
What is the unmet need in society that your idea will fulfill ?
    Algae with its high nutritional content can be a potential substitute to the expansive supplements already available in the market. Algae supplements are consumed by many, but their powdered form is amalgamated in different food products such as smoothies and baked goods to consume them. Packaging t
Who needs it ? How many would benefit ?
   The confectionery industry along with Neutraceutical/Pharmaceutical Industry
How will the solution works
    Algae will be added to a simple candy concoction which will produce a dark green colored candy. The odor is slightly fruity. The taste is also pleasant as stated in the first preliminary Organoleptic/sensory tests.
Who are your competitors ? How is your solution different
    Confectionary and pharmaceutical industries can be the potential competitors as there are plenty of flavored candies that are being consumed by many. But the main drawbacks of all candies available in the market are they are not consumed by all ages and have no or very few nutritional benefits. Both
Status: new
Entry Date & Time: 2022-12-15 (0804)