Anjeer Milk Shake Powder with Ragi Porridge

Abstract

The project “Anjeer Milkshake Powder with Ragi Porridge” focuses on developing a nutritious, instant health drink using anjeer (fig) and ragi (finger millet). It is designed to provide essential nutrients, energy, and minerals suitable for all age groups. Anjeer supplies iron, calcium, fiber, and antioxidants, while ragi adds calcium, iron, amino acids, and complex carbohydrates. The formulation shows low moisture (6.2%) for good shelf life and is rich in carbohydrates (80.90 g/100 g) and energy (385.68 kcal/100 g). It also contains protein (14.62 g/100 g), fiber (6.5%), minerals (3.9%), and very low fat (0.40 g/100 g). The product supports digestion, improves metabolism, and provides sustained energy. It is easy to prepare, tasty, and suitable as a daily health drink. Future improvements include fortification, sensory testing, and shelf-life studies.

Introduction

The study focuses on developing a nutritionally enriched ready-to-mix beverage powder using anjeer (fig) and ragi (finger millet) combined with skimmed milk powder and sugar. The aim is to create a functional food product that offers both convenience and enhanced nutritional benefits, as modern consumers increasingly prefer health-oriented foods with quick preparation and long shelf life.

Anjeer provides natural sugars, fiber, minerals, and antioxidants, while ragi is rich in calcium, iron, protein, and slow-release carbohydrates, making the combination suitable for sustained energy and overall nutrition. Skimmed milk powder improves taste and protein content, while sugar and flavoring agents enhance sweetness and aroma.

The methodology involves cleaning, soaking, drying, grinding, and sieving raw materials (anjeer and ragi), followed by blending them with milk powder and additives. The final product is packaged as a moisture-proof, free-flowing powder for easy use. Equipment such as grinders, dryers, sieves, and weighing machines are used throughout processing.

Conclusion

The formulation of Anjeer Milk Shake Powder with Ragi Porridge (Optimized Trial C) has been developed. with balanced nutritional properties and good powder characteristics. The product combines natural fruit benefits with traditional millet nutrition and milk-based proteins to produce a convenient and shelf-stable instant beverage. Further work can include vitamin/mineral fortification, sensory panels for consumer acceptability, pilot-scale trials, and shelf-life studies under varied climatic.

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Copyright

Copyright © 2026 Nayan Gujjanwar, Lilesh Pustode, Dr. Prashant Watkar, Prachi Bhoyar, Nayan Sadanpawar. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.