Formulation, Preparation and Evaluation of Low-Cost Extrude Products Based on Cereals and Pulses

Abstract

Protein-energy malnutrition among children is the major health challenges and it may be related to low nutritional quality of traditional complementary foods and high cost of quality proteinbased complementary foods. The aim of this study was formulation, preparation and evaluation of low-cost extruded products based on cereals and pulses. Composite flours were prepared using cereals and pulses, then formulated and extruded by a twin screw extruder in Osmania University, Hyderabad, India. Data were analyzed by SPSS software. Results showed: the protein contents of extruded formulas B, D and F were in the highest values. Carbohydrate in the extruded formula A was significantly higher than others. The lowest amount of ash and crude fiber were observed in the formula A. Content of energy in the extruded formulas E, F and C was higher; mean (SD) of Fe content in the extruded formula B, D and F was in the higher ranks among others. Calcium content in the extruded formulas C, E and F was in the highest amounts. Magnesium content in the extruded formulas B, D and F was higher than others. Cu content in the extruded formula C, D, B and F was higher than others. Manganese content in the extruded formulas B, C and F, and zinc content in the formulas B, D and F were higher than others. Tap density showed the lowest amount in the formula B, D and F, while their bulk density was higher. WHC was in the highest amount in the extruded formula A, while WSI in the extruded formula B, D and followed by F was in the highest amount. The mean scores of sensory evaluation of extruded products F showed that this combination has significantly better colour, flavour, texture and overall acceptability than others.

Production of Healthy Chips Ready to Eat Using Potato, Green Pea and Lupine Flour for Malnourished Children

“…This may be due the high fiber content in the sample E (85% potato flour and 15% green pea flour). These results are in accordance with those reported by Shadan et al, [48] The bulk density of products determined the volume of occupy in package materials, it also depends on the characteristics of the composition of the product, the particle size and the extent of its spread, and also other physiochemical properties [49].…”

Comprehensive Nutritional Analysis, Antioxidant Activities, and Bioactive Compound Characterization from Seven Selected Cereals and Pulses by UHPLC-HRMS/MS

“…Cereals and pulses play a predominant role in the diets of developing countries, and the nutritional problem is associated with traditional, complementary foods. 1 Pulses are rich in protein, dietary fiber, and various micronutrients and biologically active substances. Therefore, the Indian Pulse and Grain Association has described pulses as a future major source for nutritional and health benefits.…”

“…Cereals are the members of the Gramineae family, whereas the pulses belong to the Leguminosae family and are an excellent source of carbohydrate, dietary fiber, and protein. Cereals and pulses play a predominant role in the diets of developing countries, and the nutritional problem is associated with traditional, complementary foods . Pulses are rich in protein, dietary fiber, and various micronutrients and biologically active substances.…”

“…Cereals, pulses, and related foods has long been advocated as alternative protein and energy sources for infants and young children food products . Among the selected cereals, barley is a good old grain with many health benefits such as weight reduction, decreasing blood pressure, blood cholesterol, and blood glucose in type-2 diabetes, and preventing colon cancer.…”

“…2 Cereals, pulses, and related foods has long been advocated as alternative protein and energy sources for infants and young children food products. 1 Among the selected cereals, barley is a good old grain with many health benefits such as weight reduction, decreasing blood pressure, blood cholesterol, and blood glucose in type-2 diabetes, and preventing colon cancer. It is a readily available, low-cost grain and contains both soluble and insoluble fiber, protein, vitamins B and E, the minerals selenium, magnesium, and iron, copper, flavonoids, and anthocyanins.…”