Synopsis The Purpose of this book is to provide best information about the nutritive value of Indian food strips for the benefit of all those interested in practical deities. The subject is an important part of the course contents of the universities and other institution rotated to food and nutrition. After independence seminar were organised on various aspects of food and population to promote the subject for a healthy and vibrant India. In preparing this work, we have made ful use of reports prepared and papers prescribed on the subject. We gratefully acknowledge them all.