COLOSTRUM ENRICHED IMMUNE ENHANCER FUNCTIONAL FOOD SUPPLEMENT FOR MALNOURISHED CHILDREN AND PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF

摘要

The present invention provides a novel composition and process for the preparation of a complimentary food for malnourished children and infants that is enriched with immunoglobulins and growth factors. The composition comprises microwave roasted and powdered maize (Zea mays) flour, wheat (Triticum aestivum) flour, defatted seed meal of soybean (Glycine max) and green gram (Vigna radiata) mixed with the colostrum powder and herbal extracts of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) roots, Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) leaves, Bhuiamla (Phyllanthus niruri) whole plant, drumstick (Moringa oleifera) pods (immature) and peepli (Piper longum) fruit (dried). The developed functional food product is nutritious, easily digestible, palatable, and cost effective. It is a suitable way for overcoming malnutrition with immune-enhancing properties.