The invention relates to a dietary fiber rich composition derived from plants parts, preferably from ginger, turmeric and Emblica. The composition has at least 45% dietary fiber and most of it is insoluble fibre. The insoluble fibre mostly comprises of resistant starch, the composition has at least 15% resistant starch. The invention also relates to a method of extracting and enrichment of fibre from plant parts. The method further includes solvent extraction, acid treatment and enzymatic treatment. The Starch in the composition either enriched and/or chemical modified. The composition has a place in novel food products, for food processing purposes, as functional food, dietary supplementation purposes and pharmaceutical preparations. Composition has clinically significant activity towards fat loss, blood glucose regulation, inhibiting inflammation and enhance bioavailability.

The present disclosure relates to processes and devices for manufacturing edible and/or biodegradable articles. The present disclosure also relates to the edible and/or biodegradable articles manufactured by said processes and/or using said devices. More particularly, the disclosure relates to processes and devices for manufacturing edible and/or biodegradable articles that may be, for example, kitchen utensils, tableware and/or household articles or utensils, for example, knives, forks, spoons, stirrers, chopsticks, skewers, rods, straws, popsicle sticks, cones, ice cream cornets, packaging and containers of all kinds with or without a lid such as cups, mugs, demitasses, plates, dessert bowls, trays, bowls, salad bowls, and the like. Also contemplated within the present disclosure are edible and/or biodegradable articles that may be used as sports equipment.

An encapsulation method is disclosed for the capture of natural flavors within a clean-label derived from a malt comprising at least partially germinated whole grain seed, pulses, legumes, false grains or flour derived therefrom.