Utilization of Some Milk by-Products and Chickpea for Preparing Weaning Foods

Abstract

Sweet cheese whey and permeate as milk by-products were used to prepare weaning food. Grinding chickpea was added as a fortified material. Effect of use ABT culture with obtained formulas also was studied. Examined formulas were tested for their chemical composition, mineral contents, amino acids and some vitamins contents, and microbiological properties. Total calories and protein content of prepared formulas were calculated as percentage of daily requirement (G.D.T.) for infant 9 months old.