Development of Functional Prebiotic Nutraceutical Supplement Mix for Geriatrics

This study aims to develop a functional prebiotic nutraceutical supplement mix for geriatrics and evaluate its nutritional sensory characteristics. Prebiotics are non-digestible food nutrients that selectively stimulate the activities of beneficial probiotic organisms in colon maintain intestinal microbial balance. Nutraceutical includes foods, dietary supplements, medical foods. Geriatrics is practice addresses older patients' complex needs maintains independence even presence chronic diseases. Elderly people at risk macro micronutrient deficiencies due various social, physical, economic obstacles. research product promote ideal blend grains, legumes, nuts elderly enhance their energy. Foxtail millets, oats, garlic, almonds & cashew possess high content. formulated ten formulations using Response Surface Method – Design Expert 12.0. The third sample (Trial 3) containing foxtail millet (25%), green pea protein isolate (10%), oats (15%) carrot (15%), pomegranate garlic (5%), almond nut skim milk solids (10%) had highest score attributes. developed combination was provide ample energy daily needs. Its value 100g total (11.5%), fat (4.36), carbohydrate (67.57), vitamins, minerals, (360.17 K/Cal).