Student Name | School | Degree | Year | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Shafia Maryam | ASAB | PhD | Fourth | [email protected] |
Sadia Faheem | ASAB | MS/M.Phil | Second | [email protected] |
Dr. Mecit Hilal Oztop | Food Engineering Department METU | PhD | Fifth | [email protected] |
Rabaila Riaz | ASAB | PhD | Second | [email protected] |
Dr. Muhammad Qasim Hayat | ASAB | PhD | Fifth | [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 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) |