Utilization of Moringa Oleiferaleaves to Fortifyrice: Effect Onrda of Adult and Pregnant Women

Abstract

The present study aims to utilize the staple food of over half of the world population, that is rice, which is a brilliant source of energy and good for Celiac, and fortifying it with Moringa oleifera caries potential to enhance and improve overall nutrient availability. Products like Ready- to- Cook (RTC) Idli & Dhokla mix were fortified with 5 and 10 % moringa leaves powder respectively were analyzed. The proximate and nutrient composition like moisture, ash, fibre, protein, fat and carbohydrate of rice, moringa leaves and fortified mixes were analyzed. The micronutrients like calcium, phosphorus, iron and vitamin C were analyzed and compared with RDA of adult and pregnant women as per % Daily Value (DV). The elevation of % DV by 1.5% & 3% in calcium, 2.5% & 3% in potassium, 5.2% & 10.4% in vitamin C and 4.2% & 9.5% (adult), 2.9% & 6.6% (pregnant women) with respect to standard sample was observed respectively with elevation of 5% and 10% fortification moringa leaves powder. The products were packed in different packaging materials like Glass, LDPE, HDPE, aluminum laminated HDPE and storage life was analyzed for the period of 60 days. For storage life parameters like weight, moisture content, water absorption capacity and overall acceptability were taken into consideration.