New grain concentrates with increased biological value in the structure of modern nutrition

Abstract

Nutrition of modern people is the main controllable factor that determines their state of health, quality of life, efficiency and active longevity. It has been established that excessive consumption of animal fats, simple carbohydrates, table salt and a significant reduction in the diet of vegetables and fruits, which are sources of vitamins, minerals, dietary fibre and minor biologically active substances, results in the development of cardiovascular diseases, metabolic disorders, cancer, etc. Thus, the priority task of scientists and practitioners is to develop products of high biological value as an important factor in preserving human health and disease prevention. The development, introduction into production, and popularisation of such products will optimise the nutritional structure of Ukrainians, overcome the adverse trends in the health of the nation caused by nutritional status disorders, improve the quality of life of the population, and improve the demographic situation in Ukraine. The research substantiates the expediency and necessity of establishing new products with improved properties and provides a list of used additives of natural origin, which are a source of essential nutrients. The results of the conducted tests confirm the optimisation of the chemical composition of new grain concentrates, improvement of their organoleptic properties, and prolongation of shelf life, which indicates the correct choice of prescription components, and their rational ratio. The characteristics of the nutritional and biological value of new grain concentrate Extrapolivitamix enriched with vegetable powders, wheat germ, iodine and raisins are presented. The properties of grain concentrates were explored, and it was proved that they can be included in the group of functional foods due to the correlation of chemical composition. The optimal concentrations of functional ingredients that can be used in new products were determined. New concentrates “Extrapolivitamix” are recommended for industrial production and use in the daily diet