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Saudi Journal of Biomedical Research (SJBR)
Volume-8 | Issue-08 | 154-159
Original Research Article
Formulation and Evaluation of Supplementary Food from Tigernut, Date Palm, Moringa, Groundnut and Milk
Yusuf Abdulrahman Bashir, Sahabi M. A.
Published : Aug. 26, 2023
DOI : DOI: 10.36348/sjbr.2023.v08i08.004
Abstract
Globally, undernutrition is the single biggest contributor to disease. Undernutrition is of particular concern in young children as it can compromise their physical and intellectual development. Current study formulated and evaluation of supplementary food from tiger nut (Cyperus esculentus), date palm (Phoenix dactylifera), moringa (Moringa oleifera), groundnut (Arachis hypogaea) and milk. The formulated supplementary food were designated S1, S2 and S3. Nutritional composition, selected minerals and anti-nutritional factors were investigated using standard analytical methods of Association of Official Analytical Chemist. Data was analyzed by ANOVA and results expressed as mean and standard deviation. Result of proximate composition indicates that ash ranged from (4.0 - 7.5), moisture (2.5 - 5.5) and protein (9.3 - 15.0). The result also revealed that the formulations contain appreciable amount of all essential amino acids. Anti- nutritional factor indicate that oxalate ranged from (7.0 - 14.0) and phytate (6.5 - 7.0). Selected micro-nutrient estimated suggested that the composite blends are good sources of minerals like Zn, Ca and Fe which are of public health importance. Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that with proper blending of local foodstuff, it is possible to prepare nutritionally adequate supplementary food.
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