MULTIFLAX CRACKERS FOR TYPE 2 DIABETIC PATIENTS- A MODIFIED FOOD PRODUCT.

Multiflax crackers are developed as a snack for type 2 diabetic patients. The crackers are a healthy modification of traditional South Indian snack ‘Thattai’. The modified food product attempts to improve fiber and the carbohydrate source used are such which are beneficial in lowering blood glucose levels such as jowar, whole wheat flour and ragi. The product is low in fat as they are baked compared to traditional product which is fried. Functional foods such as flaxseeds, sesame seeds, garlic are also used in this recipe. 5 point ranking scale was used for evaluation and a standardized product was developed.