Sprouting of soybean: Soybean seeds were cleaned thoroughly and made free from dust, dirt, stubbles and foreign matter. Seeds were soaked in tap water for 12h at room temperature (RT) .
AbstractThe effect of sprouting of soybean on the yield, proximate composition and sensory quality of tofu were studied to assess the feasibility of using sprouting as a non-chemical, nonthermal tool to improve quality of tofu. Tofu was prepared from sprouted, unsprouted and combination of both sprouted and unsprouted seeds in equal proportion. Product from sprouted varieties showed increased crude protein and crude fiber i.e. 44.73±1.34% and 11.98±0.71% respectively. Fat, ash and carbohydrate was however found to decrease on germination. From the sensory evaluation, sprouted tofu got highest mean sensory score. Aroma of sprouted tofu was highly accepted. The yield % of tofu samples were also calculated and were found to be 42.33%, 37.69% and 39.70% for regular, sprouted and combined tofu respectively. From the sensory evaluation, sprouted and combined tofu was selected for further analysis and both types were prepared by varying the coagulation temperature i.e. 75°C and 90°C. The yield % of sprouted and combined tofu prepared at 90°C was found to increase significantly (p>0.05). The proximate composition varied slightly with increase in coagulation temperature. Minerals content (calcium and iron) decreased significantly (p>0.05) with increase in temperature. Similarly, phytic acid and oxalate content in tofu decreased with increase in coagulation temperature. water was drained and sample was further rinsed with tap water. Seeds were placed in a single layer on muslin cloth and placed in RH Chamber at the 25°C, 90% RH for 72h as per the method of.
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8Preparation of soymilk tofu making: For the preparation of soymilk and tofu same process was repeated as for the regular tofu.
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Preparation of combined tofuFor the preparation of combined tofu, non-germinated and germinated soybean was combined in equal proportion (1:1) and the whole process was repeated as described above.
1On the basis of sensory evaluation, sprouted and combined tofus were selected for further processing and analysis. Thus, sprouted and combined tofus were prepared by varying coagulation temperature i.e. at 75°C and 90°C.Preparation of sprouted tofu: Sprouted soybean prepared as discussed above was used for tofu making as described by Fukushima D 1 Two products by varying coagulation temperature (75°C and 90°C) were prepared.
Chemical analysisAll raw materials and processes products were immediately analyzed in laboratory of NCFST, Kathmandu, Nepal. Proximate composition, Iron content and calcium content were determined according to the method of Ranganna.
Anti-nutritional factorsOxalate content was determined as per Patail and Gaidwad.10 1g oven dried sample along with 10ml 3N HCl and 65 ml distilled water was taken in 100ml volumetric flask and boiled for 1h. After cooling the sample was diluted to 100ml and filtered. Two aliquots of 50ml extract with 2...