Stevia is a natural sweetener obtained from the leaf of Stevia rebaudiana plant. Its refined extract powder is 130-300 times sweeter than sucrose. Besides, it prevents diabetes, decreases weight, prevents tooth decay, increases digestion etc. Dietetic kulfi was produced, in which 50, 60 and 70% sugar was replaced with 0.05, 0.06 and 0.07% refined stevia extract powder respectively. At higher levels of sugar replacement there was a significant decrease in specific gravity, melting rate, carbohydrate percentage and total calorie content and a significant increase in freezing point, hardness and fat, protein, ash and moisture percentage. Kulfi prepared by replacing half the sugar content with stevia was adjudged on par with the control in sensory characteristics. Above 50% sugar replacement resulted in bitterness, lack of brownish appearance and presence of icy texture.

Finger millet is gaining the status as an ingredient in the production of function food. It promotes eating enriched food that is closed to their natural state rather than taking dietary supplements. It is highly suitable as cereal grain in human diet. It has high nutritive values; it is non-glutinous, non-acidic and easy to digest. The contents like phytic acids and phytate makes it a versatile crop. Finger millet provides phosphorus which plays a vital role in the structural development of body cells and bones. It is also well balanced with Essential amino acids along with vitamin A and vitamin B. The utility of finger millet crop for food applications is set out. Its content of calcium and iron are also important from nutraceutical viewpoint. In addition the biotic properties of • Flavonoids, carotenoids, and polyphenols add worth to the formulation. In finger millets the polyphenols play an important role as an antioxidant. The important antioxidant which finger millet acquires are vitamin C, vitamin E and beta-carotene. Fermented finger millet food or ragi soups are a good source of nutrition. Patents filed for upheaval in products and operations have received popularity and gives assurance for the future of finger millet industry

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Background and Objectives: (Eleusine coracana) is a rich source of proteins, phytochemicals, and fibers with several health benefits. Cancer accounts for 12c/o of death worldwide, which requires superior therapeutic strategies. Polyphenols are a class of phytochemicals in plant derived compounds, that has been reported to exhibit anticancer, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. The objective was to investigate the binding potential of selected polyphenols against probable drug targets of various types of cancer and provide an insight on the anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties by using molecular docking method. Materials and Methods: Ten receptors were analyzed for anticancer, two receptors for anti- inflammatory, three receptors for antioxidant, and five receptors for antimicrobial studies. The binding competences of polyphenol towards selected targets were studied by molecular docking. Results: Affinity of polyphenols as an anticancer agent with respect specific targets viz CDKN1A, FOXO1, FGFR2, CTNNB1, and GST-PI was evident. The binding energies of docked complexes were found to be -116.56, -114.5, -110.38, -106.9, and -105.07 kcal/mol, respectively. In case of anti-inflammatory the best binding was seen in between COX-2 receptor with and COX-1 receptors. Antioxidant studies it was observed that SOD2 showed the best binding energy followed by SOD3. Followed by antimicrobial studies the best binding interaction some how were shown by IARS and PBP1a receptors. Conclusion: Present studies revealed that polyphenols has superior interacting properties towards these cancer targets than their normal ligands and shows a strong approach to anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activity