1.1 Introduction
Rice flakes are prepared from paddy. It is also popularly known as "Poha". It is a fast moving
consumer item and generally eaten as breakfast item. It can be fried with spices and chilly to
make hot and tasty food item or milk or curd is mixed with it and then eaten. It is also used in
large quantities for making 'Chevda' (a farsan item) and many caterers use it for thickness of
gravy. Since it is made from paddy, it is easily digestible. Most of its preparations can be
made at a short notice and hence bulk of the households stores it on regular basis. With
proper storage, its shelf life is 2-3 months. This is a common product and can be produced
anywhere in the country.
1.1 Introduction
Rice flakes are prepared from paddy. It is also popularly known as "Poha". It is a fast moving
consumer item and generally eaten as breakfast item. It can be fried with spices and chilly to
make hot and tasty food item or milk or curd is mixed with it and then eaten. It is also used in
large quantities for making 'Chevda' (a farsan item) and many caterers use it for thickness of
gravy. Since it is made from paddy, it is easily digestible. Most of its preparations can be
made at a short notice and hence bulk of the households stores it on regular basis. With
proper storage, its shelf life is 2-3 months. This is a common product and can be produced
anywhere in the country.