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There has been a sharp rise in foodborne diseases, coronary heart diseases, diabetes and problems of obesity in the recent years and consequently, the perspective of the consumers about food intake is changing. The topmost health concern of the consumers today is their heart health, weight control and diseases like diabetes and cancer, to name a few. Due to increased awareness, the health conscious consumers are now focussing on avoiding or reducing intake of sugar, fat, artificial ingredients, and calories etc.