16) Spirulina Groundnut Chikki

Question 1

What is Spirulina ?

Answer 1

It is a biomass of Cyanobacteria (Blue Green Algae) that can be consumed by humans and animals

Question 2

How is it related to Chikki that we eat ?

Answer 2

This particular Chikki is prepared using Spirulina with tasty groundnuts

Question 3

So ? Why are we studying it now ?

Answer 3

This particular Chikki is found to be rich in micronutrients such as Vitamin A, Beta carotene and some algal proteins

Question 4

How is this relevant now ?

Answer 4

Mysore based CFTRI has found that this Chikki has been very helpful in boosting the immunity of people during this pandemic