Multigrain Flour

The consumption of monotonous diets mainly based on wheat and rice, or their products has resulted in various lifestyle related health disorders such as overweight, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, and deficiencies of micro-nutrients leading to anemia, osteoporosis etc. This situation demand blending of locally available ingredients for harvesting the benefits of dietary diversity and food-to-fortification. AAA Nutrifoods multigrain flour is whole-wheat based flour manufactured by blending 9 different grains (Wheat, barley, oat, corn, rice, chickpea, millet, soy, and flaxseed) in proportions suitable for chapatti, paratha, and unleavened bakery products. The product is manufactured under the supervision of food and nutrition professionals and is perfect replacement of for chapatti preparation which is a staple diet of Pakistani population. AAA Nutrifoods multigrain flour besides improving the macro- and micro-nutrients, also contributes benzoxazinoids, gallic acid, catechin, cyanidin, pelargonidin, lignin, α-linolenic acid, γ- butyric acid, tocopherols, carotene, saponins, galacto-oligosaccharides and β-glucan. Furthermore, the high levels of the dietary fiber, antioxidants and array of phytochemicals optimize the health and alleviate the nutritional health-related ailments. The availability of array of nutrients like dietary fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals along-with better quantity and quality of protein will help in the management of weight, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, and bone and brain health. The regular consumption of multigrain flour chapatti also improves gut motility (preventing constipation), nerve impulse transmission, muscle contraction, and overall quality of life. This diet diversification is further helpful in the sustainable supply of flour for chapatti as well as other bakery products and achieving the food security. The consumption of 3 chapatis will provide around 660 calories, 25 g protein and 18.33 g dietary fiber (almost 80% of the DV) alongwith vitamins and minerals. 1 Kg packaging is sufficient to prepare around 17 chapatis. It is equally suitable for normal population as well as people suffering from lifestyle related health disorders like overweight, obesity, diabetes, CVDs, hypertension etc. The protein content of the flour will help to improve the weight of undernourished children alongwith gut health and sound mind.