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Millet Startups supported/promoted by CFTRI

Sl No Name of the Start-up with Full Address Contact No & E-mail Product Developed Brief Details of Innovations
1 M/s Mamma Mills
# 4/1, Himmavu Village, Chikayyana Chtra Hobli, Nanjangud – 571302
Email: mammamills2023@gmail.com Ph No: 9972163893 Preparation of ready-to-cook multigrain whole mix for drink/porridge Multigrain whole mix is a ready-to-cook powder made from whole grains of cereals, coarse cereals, and millets and other ingredients like pulses and nuts by appropriate processing. It can be used for preparing a drink or porridge.
2 M/s S.C.S. Flour Mill and Condiments,
Mrs. G.R. Shashikala,
“Sri Channabasaveshwara Swamy Anugraha”, Gurubhavana Road, (Near S.R.A. College), 3rd Cross, Vivekananda Nagara, Gubbi-572 216, Tumkur
Email: renukaprasadbn@gmail.com Ph No: 9880610638 Ragi-Based Papads It is a ready-to-fry crisp snack food adjunct. It is made from cooked dough containing cereal flour like ragi, rice, maize, sorghum, wheat flour, or sago either alone or as blends with other pulse flours along with salt, khar, and spices. It is deep fat fried into an attractive crispy wafer-like product that is commonly used as an adjunct to a full meal.
3 M/s Saakya Foods
No.227, Mysore Manandavadi Road, H.D Kote Taluk, Mysuru – 571125
Email: manasadileep@gmail.com Ph No: 7829904731 A) Roller milling process for semolina (sooji/rava) from millets and preparation of multimillet semolina Millet grains are excellent sources of various nutrients and health-promoting components such as dietary fiber, minerals, vitamins, and phytochemicals, including phenolic compounds, with several potential health benefits. Utilization of millets as food is limited mainly due to lack of innovative millet processing technologies at commercial scale that can be used to feed large populations in urban areas. In recent years, due to increased awareness, millet-based products are given more emphasis in diet.
B) Instant rava idli mix from millets and multimillets semolina Millet / Multimillet semolina based instant rava idli mix is ready to cook product. Rava idli is a variation of South Indian breakfast item idli prepared from the rava (semolina).
Beverages are a class of convenient foods, which are either in ready-to-drink form or in powder form, and can easily be reconstituted with milk or water before consumption. Beverages can be classified as specialty foods that provide energy and some of the essential nutrients like proteins,minerals and vitamins. These foods offer energy and nutrition to the consumers and help them to overcome fatigue and convalescence in the form of liquid food supplement. These foods are generally taken as refreshing beverages. Most of the beverage formulations marketed in India and abroad are based on malt extract from barley and wheat solids.
C) Instant upma mix millet and multimillet semolina Millet / Multimillet semolina based Instant upma is ready to cook product. Upma is a common breakfast dish in Indian, Sri Lanka and Pakistan, cooked as a thick porridge from dry roasted semolina.
D) Instant halva mix millet and multimillet semolina Millet / Multimillet semolina based instant halwa mix is ready to cook product. The halwa is refers to types of dense, sweet confections made from wheat semolina. Semolina based halwa, produced and served in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan and surrounding countries.
4 M/s GRAAM
M/s Asare Food Products
Strishakthi Bhavan, Sante Mala Road, Bilikere Hunsur Road, Mysuru-571103
Email: bhagavan.br@graam.org.in Ph No: 9620207879 A) Convenient flour suitable for stiff porridge The convenience flour is suitable for the preparation of stiff porridge (mudde). The flour can also be conveniently used in preparations like roti and similar products. The convenience flour should be packed in containers to safeguard the hygienic, nutritional, and organoleptic qualities of the product. It should be stored in a cool and dry place.
B) Malted weaning food Malted weaning food is entirely a new product in weaning food formulation. The product is a malted cereal and pulse mix with a new and natural flavor profile compared to the bland flavor of widely marketed milk cereal weaning foods. Its low hot paste viscosity increases the intake per feed for babies, making it more appealing to mothers. This product will compete with currently marketed milk cereal weaning foods and is expected to gain acceptance and patronage.
5 M/s Ram Gold Organics
Sry No - 27/1, Bilagumba Village, Kasba Hobli, Ramanagara T & D - 562159
Email: kumarkruthi114@gmail.com Ph No: 7022244404 A) Preparation of beverage mix from malted ragi Beverages are convenient foods in ready-to-drink or powder form, reconstituted with milk or water before consumption. They provide energy and essential nutrients like proteins, minerals, and vitamins, helping overcome fatigue and convalescence. Most beverage formulations use malt extract from barley and wheat solids.
B) Convenience flour from ragi suitable for stiff porridge The convenience flour is suitable for the preparation of stiff porridge (mudde). The flour can also be conveniently used in the preparations like roti and such other products. The convenience flour should be packed in containers, which will safeguard the hygienic, nutritional and organoleptic qualities of the product. Product should be stored in cool and dry place.
6 M/s Nurrishelite Diversities LLP
Arapattu Village & Post, Kadanga, Kodagu, Karnataka – 571212
Email: nurrishelite@gmail.com Ph No: 7625052424 Legume based pasta Legume-based pasta (from Bengal gram dhal) supplements nutritional requirements and suits diabetic patients due to low starch release. It is high in fiber and minerals, making it a nutritious alternative to normal pasta and can be consumed with tastemakers as breakfast cereal/snack.
7 M/s Nutri Paradise Foods LLP
No: 729, 10th Main Road, 4th Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore – 560011
Email: vijaysurya@nutriparadise.com, foodtech@nutriparadise.com Ph No: 8861994555 Preparation of Ready-to-Cook Multi-grain whole mix for drink/porridge Multigrain whole mix is a ready-to-cook powder made from whole grains, coarse cereals, millets, pulses, and nuts. It is used to prepare drinks or porridge, offering nutritional and convenient meal solutions.
8 M/s Rampura Organics India Private Limited
No: 160/A Ground Floor, Vani Vilas Road, V.V. Puram, Basavangudi, Bangalore - 560004
Email: nandakumar.r@rampura.in Tel: +91 80 26983500, 7624954434 A) Flaking of Foxtail Millet Finger millet flakes are ready-to-use convenience products similar to rice, wheat and sorghum flakes. The flakes could be wetted with water and seasoned with spicy condiments, or sweetened for consumption as snacks. The thicker grade flakes may be deep fat fried or toasted to crispy textured roducts, and ready-to-eat snacks. The broken and pulverized flakes can be mixed with legumes and other ingredients to prepare traditional foods like bisibele bhath, idli and such other products. These flakes can also be used after toasting or blistering similar to corn flakes.
B) Pasta: Chocolate, Multigrain, Legume-based Pasta products (noodles, spaghetti and vermicelli), which have excellent nutritional and safety quality, have been known in world over and are eaten and enjoyed everywhere. The use of wheat in pasta products is more wide spread in the world because pasta products are simpler to make and quick to serve, if dried can be conveniently stored for a relatively long period of time without deterioration.
9 M/s Ananya Food Industry
Behind Govt. Primary School, Indira Colony, Kushtagi – 583277, Koppal
Email: ananyafoodindustry2023@gmail.com Ph No: 9902317414 Shelf stable Jowar flour Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) or Jowar, as it is commonly called is usually grown in areas with low rainfall and poor irrigation facilities. Jowar constitutes one of the most important foods for millions of underprivileged sections of the population. In India Jowar is produced around 7 million tonnes annually
10 M/s Panchamrutha Industries Pvt. Ltd
Plot No-27 A2 (Part), Rayapur Industrial Area, Dharwad – 580009
Ph No: 7975800355 A) Roller milling process for semolina
B) Processing of semolina from millets
C) Instant Upma mix
D) Instant Rava idli mix
Millet-based products like semolina, upma mix, and rava idli mix cater to the growing demand for Ready-to-Cook foods, offering health benefits and convenience for busy lifestyles in urban settings.
11 Mr. Syed Zainul Abedeen
6th Cross, Left Side, Tippu Nagar, Shimoga – 577201
Email: rajtecsmg@gmail.com Mob: 9845962407 Decortication of Ragi Ragi, a nutrient-rich millet, is processed to remove its fibrous seed coat. It is cultivated in several states in India, providing essential nutrients like calcium, micronutrients, and high-protein content.
12 Indian Delicious Foods
48 & 49, 5th Cross, Gokul Road, Hubballi-580030
Ph No: 7829539999 Preparation of shelf-stable roti from non-wheat cereal and millet Roti made from non-wheat cereals or millets is a shelf-stable flatbread. With increasing demand for ready-to-eat foods, these rotis offer convenience and nutritional benefits, suitable for modern and health-conscious consumers.
13 M/s Aesthebio
No. 466, 12th Cross, Peenya 4th Phase, Bengaluru – 560058
Email: Shiva@aesthebio.com Ph No: 9108456579 Preparation of beverage mix from malted ragi Ragi-based beverage mixes are nutritious and easy to prepare. They provide essential nutrients and energy, catering to the demand for refreshing and health-promoting drinks.
14 M/s Motherhood Foods,
No 14, J-2, KIADB Industrial Area, Kumbalgodu, Bangalore 560074.
Ph No: 9513420007 Email: motherhoodfoods@gmail.com Convenience flour from ragi suitable for stiff porridge The convenience flour is suitable for the preparation of stiff porridge (mudde). The flour can also be used in the preparation of roti and other products. It should be packed in containers that safeguard its hygienic, nutritional, and organoleptic qualities. Store in a cool, dry place.
15 M/s Ashirwad Industries,
CTS 7376, Sector 10, Anjaneya Nagar, Belagavi – 590016.
Ph No: 6366247383 Millet and Multi-Millet Puttu Podi Mix Millet grains are an excellent source of nutrients and health-promoting components. Puttu, a South Indian dish, is made of steamed cylinders of ground rice layered with coconut shavings and served with sweet or savory accompaniments.
16 M/s Jawari Food Products Pvt. Ltd,
1st Floor, SPL 2, Industrial Area, Opp NH4 Highway, Shiggoan – 581205.
Email: jawarifoodspvtltd@gmail.com Ph No: 9591947855 Preparation of shelf stable roti from no wheat cereal and millet Cereal or millet roti is made from dough containing cereal or millet flour alone or blended with pulse flours. It is a ready-to-eat shelf-stable flatbread that can be stored for 12 days at ambient conditions or 2 months refrigerated.
17 Mr. Nagraj M,
Ward No: 23, Dandupalya, Kasaba Hobli, Kolathur P.O,
NH.75, Hoskote, Bangalore Rural – 562114.
Email: bk.kaarraann02@gmail.com Ph No: 8050268848, 9538005699 Preparation of beverage mix from malted ragi Beverages made from malted ragi provide essential nutrients like proteins, minerals, and vitamins. They help overcome fatigue and convalescence, serving as a refreshing liquid food supplement.
18 M/s Sree Amarasisshaa Ethnic Foods,
Mr. Poonam Praveen Binjalbhavi,
Tailkoti Chawl, Vijaypur - 586101.
Email: Shreeamarasiddhaa@gmail.com Ph No: 9980363827, 7619287645 Shelf stable jowar flour Jowar is rich in oil (3-4%) but develops rancidity during storage due to enzyme action. It is ground to flour and consumed as rotis or other traditional dishes.
19 Mrs. Arathi G. Raju,
#1934, Vasanth Nagar, Mysuru-570028.
Email: arathiraju24@gmail.com Pasta: Chocolate, Multigrain, and Legume-based Pasta products like noodles, spaghetti, and vermicelli have excellent nutritional qualities. They are easy to make, quick to serve, and can be stored conveniently without deterioration.
20 M/s Linear Toolings,
No.5/1, 6/1, Karihobanahalli, Peenya, Bangalore – 560058.
Email: lineartoolings@yahoo.com Phone No: 9986502549 Continuous Ragi Mudde Making Machine Mechanized ragi mudde making standardizes the process, offering a nutritious option for diverse groups. Ragi mudde is valued for its low glycemic index and rich nutrient content.
21 M/s SDP Remedies & Research Centre,
Parladka, Puttur, D.K. Karnataka – 574201.
Email: sdpayurveda@gmail.com Ph No: 9900409184, 08251-231014, 08251-236014 Multigrain instant semolina This ready mix is used for preparing instant porridge, upma, or other breakfast foods. It enhances flow properties and improves the physical properties of the semolina.
22 M/s Sahaja Samrudha,
No-7, 2nd Cross, 7th Main, Sulthanpalya, Bangalore-560032.
Ph No: 9880271411 A) Process for production of semolina from millets and preparation of multimillets semolina. Millet grains are excellent source of various nutrients and many health-promoting components such as dietary fiber, minerals, vitamins, and phytochemicals that include phenolic compounds and also have several potential health benefits. Utilization of millets as food is limited mainly due to lack of innovative millet processing technologies at commercial scale that can be used to feed large populations in urban areas. In recent years, due to increased awareness, fmillet based products are given more emphasis in diet.
B) Instant Upma Mix From Millets And Multimillets Semolina Millet / Multimillet semolina based Instant upma is ready to cook product. Upma is a common breakfast dish in Indian, Sri Lanka and Pakistan, cooked as a thick porridge from dry roasted semolina.
C) Instant Halva Mix From Millets And Multimillets Semolina Millet / Multimillet semolina based instant halwa mix is ready to cook product. The halwa is refers to types of dense, sweet confections made from wheat semolina. Semolina based halwa, produced and served in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan and surrounding countries.
D) Instant Rava Idli Mix From Millets And Multimillets Semolina Millet / Multimillet semolina based instant rava idli mix is ready to cook product. Rava idli is a variation of South Indian breakfast item idli prepared from the rava (semolina). In India, the demand for Ready-to-cook (RTC) food products has been increasing over the last few years on account of busier lifestyles and rising income levels of consumers. With considerably rising employment opportunities in the country’s urban set-ups, India has been witnessing continuing migration of a large number of people from its rural and semi-urban pockets to tier 1 and tier 2 cities. This has been consequently providing a huge impetus to RTC food products market in India.

Millet Startups promoted/supported by UAS Raichur

Sl. No. Name of the Start-up with Full Address Contact No & E-mail Products Developed Brief Details of Innovation
1 M/s. Mr. Millet, Raichur
Mr. Davalappa
No. 116/A, Bharathi Colony, Raichur
Phone No: 9008190763 Millet based jaggery bread, muffin, cookies UAS Raichur graduate trained at Incubation centre and started his own bakery and marketing his products across different districts of Karnataka.
2 M/s. Natural Foods, Raichur
Mr. Anandkumar Patil
AT Post: Chimalapura, Manvi Taluk, Raichur-584101
Email: anandagouda2222@gmail.com Phone No: 8748852422 Sortex grade unpolished rice of foxtail, little, barnyard, kodo, browntop, proso millet and finger millet The only farmer procuring and selling processed millets in wholesale and retail market and O&M operator of Millet Processing unit of UAS Raichur.
3 M/s. Taste Budzz, Raichur
Mr. Mohan Kumar
H. No. 9-20-80/248, MVG Colony, Gadwal Road, Raichur-584101
Email: mohankumarby@gmail.com Phone No: 9449337917 Rava and Flours of foxtail, little, barnyard, kodo, browntop, proso millet and finger millet Hygienically manufactured from quality millets and packed in Samruddhi brand and O & M operator of processing unit of UAS Raichur.
4 M/s. Village Oil Mill, Raichur
Mrs. Sandhya P. G.
No. EWS 70, 1-11-760, Nijalingappa Colony, Raichur-584101
Email: villageoilmillraichur@gmail.com Phone No: 9986740765 Millet Chikki fortified with moringa and ginger A novel nutri-rich millet product fortified with moringa and ginger.
5 M/s. Rudvi Food Products
Mrs. Jayalaxmi Patil
Channabasawa Nilaya, Near Kalmath College, Pampa Colony, Manvi-584123
Email: jayatgpatil@gmail.com Phone No: 7975905506 Finger millet chocolate, millet pizza, millet noodles, baked millet chakkali, millet-based kurkure, millet-based jaggery bread, rusk, cookies fortified with dehydrated fruits and vegetable powders Innovative millet-based bakery products manufactured by a woman entrepreneur and marketed in Telangana, Maharashtra, and Karnataka states.
6 M/s. Bhasan Enterprises
Mr. Shashidhar Bhasan
Plot No. 9P3, Part-1, Kolhar Industrial Area Phase-II, KIADB, Bidar-585401
Email: sgbhasan2069@gmail.com Phone No: 9535137177 / 9945306501 Millet health mix and unpolished millet rice, ginger paste, millet-ginger nutri-rich products Unique formulation of millet-based nutri-rich health mix with good feedback and better sales.
7 M/s. Abhivrudhi Herbals Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru
Mr. G G Kulkarni
#302, Kishore Residency, Rajamma Layout, Uttarahalli, Bangalore – 560061
Email: abhivrudhiherbs23@gmail.com Phone No: 9448041257 Sugar-free millet laddu, sugar-free millet cookies, fruit rolls, snacks, chikki, sugar-free tea, sugar-free coffee, sugar-free shrikhand, stevia concentrate Sugar-free products created by replacing sugars with stevia extract and powder for diabetic individuals.
8 Sampurna Ahara, Siruguppa
Mrs. C Chenamma
Netra Enterprises, Mahanteshwara Nagar, Karchiganur, Siruguppa Tq, Bellary Dist
Phone No: 9844411856 Millet health mix, millet chakkali A novel product comprising different proportions of millets as health mix for diabetic people and tasty millet-based namkeen.
9 Trishti Foods, Bengaluru
Mr. Goutham
Phone No: 9845919198 Millet ice cream, millet-based bakery products An innovative millet ice cream hygienically manufactured and marketed in their own brand in and around Bangalore.
10 Sri Abharana, Manvi
Mr. Suresh
Sri Abharana Millets Food Factory
At: Karegudda, Tq: Manvi, Dist: Raichur
Email: sriabharanamilletfood@gmail.com Phone No: 8123589274 Millet nutri-health mix powder Novel nutritious product comprising 40 ingredients such as millets, germinated pulses, dry fruits, etc., recommended for diabetic and cardiovascular patients.

Millet Startups promoted/supported by Centre of Excellence for Nutri-cereals, UAS, GKVK, Bangalore

Sl No Name of the Start-up with Full Address Contact No & E-mail List of Products
1 Shreeka Life Style (OPC) Pvt. Ltd
No.642, 8th ‘B’ Main, 2nd Block, Basaveshwaranagar, Bangalore-560 079
Phone No: 9844801544 Millet Pulav, Millet Dosa Mix, Millet Ghee Rice, Ragi Instant Malt, Millet Gangi, Ragi Cereals, Millet Bisibelebath, Millet Pongal, Millet Khichadi & Kodu Cereals
2 Vedhik Enterprises
Gundamanatta (V), Chaldiganahalli (P),
Srinivaspur (Tq), Kolar (Dist)- 563 126
Phone No: 88618 22142 All type of Millets, Millets Powder, Instant Ready Mixes & Millet Papads, Grain Amaranth Chikki, Laddu, Popped Grain Amaranth Mixture
3 Desi Organic
Davanagere & Chitradurga Districts Regional Cooperative Organic Farmers Associations Federation Ltd
Email: desiorganic@gmail.com All types of Millets, Protein Fortified Millet Flakes, Millet Malts, Millet Poha & RTC Breakfast Mixes