Crude Fiber Content Research Articles

Effects of Extrusion Cooking Over Roasting on Retention of Nutritional Quality of Composite Flour Prepared From Soyabean, Millet, Corn and Rice Blend

Abstract The objective of this study was to compare the effects of extrusion cooking and roasting on the nutritional composition of the blend obtained from rice, soybean, millet and corn flours. Two different flour compositions with different proportions of ingredients were prepared. Roasting process was conducted at 160°C for a duration of 30 minutes, whereas extrusion cooking was performed at 129°C for approximately 5 minutes. Chemical analysis was carried out on all four samples. The findings revealed that the moisture and carbohydrate content in the extrusion-cooked samples (A and B) were higher than in the roasted samples (A’ and B’). In contrast, crude fat content, crude fiber content, and ash contents were higher in roasted samples (A’ and B’) compared to extrusion-cooked samples (A and B). The protein content of samples A, A’, B and B’ was found to be 10.67%, 8.47%, 14.64% and 9.18%, respectively. This proven protein content is higher in extruded composite flours (A and B). Additionally, calcium and iron contents were higher in the roasted samples, with sample B’ having the highest calcium and iron contents. Tannin content and phytic acid content was also higher in the roasted samples, with sample B’ having the highest tannin and phytic acid content. In conclusion, extrusion cooking increased nutritional content while reducing anti-nutritional components in the composite flour, suggesting its potential as a preferred processing method to maintain nutritional quality.

Chemical characteristics of red swimming crab (Thalamita spinimana) in Dompak Waters, Tanjungpinang City

Red swimming crab (Thalamita spinimana) is one of the fishery commodities caught by fishermen in Senggarang Village, Tanjungpinang City. Dompak Waters is one of the red swimming crab fishing ground for Senggarang fishermen. Utilization of red swimming crab have not used optimally as raw material for food and industry. This study aimed to determine the nutritional composition, fatty acids, amino acids, and heavy metals in red swimming crab. The sample used is fresh red swimming crab meat contained in the carapace and claws. The results showed that the nutritional composition of fresh red swimming crab meat contained 81.13% moister, 15.48% protein, 0.59% fat, 2.14% ash, 0.67% carbohydrate, and 0.53% crude fiber content. The highest amino acid content in red swimming crab is glutamic acid at 16,043.78 mg/kg. Red swimming crab has 0.38% unsaturated fatty acids and 0.20% saturated fatty acids. Heavy metals Hg, Pb, and Sn contained in red swimming crab are still below the based on Indonesian National Standard for heavy metal maximum threshold contained in food. Red swimming crab caught by fishermen in Senggarang Village from Dompak Waters fishing ground area are safe to use as food and nutritious raw materials.

Effects of Different Inclusion Rates of Pre-Treated Rubber Seed Meal (RSM) on Physicochemical Properties of Juvenile Macrobrachium rosenbergii Feed

The present study investigated the potential of rubber seed as an alternative ingredient partial inclusion with improved nutritional value and inexpensive freshwater prawn feed. Rubber seeds are proven to have a nutritional composition such as protein suitable in animal feed. In this study, Rubber Seed Meals (RSM) were formulated using different inclusion rates of 10%, 20%, 30% and 40% Sodium Bicarbonate Treated Rubber seed (SBRS) as a partial replacement to fish meal in prawn diets, while feed without SBRS as control. The study’s objectives were to evaluate the chemical composition and sensory acceptability of the newly formulated RSM through proximate analysis, physical properties analysis and Textural Profile Analysis (TPA). Each of the analyses was performed in triplicates. The preliminary proximate analysis revealed that raw rubber seed powder contained a higher amount of crude protein (19.63%), crude fat (40.00%), crude fibre (7.20%) and metabolisable energy (4961 Kcal/kg) as compared to the SBRS powder. Among all treatments, a diet with 40% inclusion of SBRS showed the highest value of crude fat of 40.80% while with 0% SBRS has the lowest value of 27.22%. In conclusion, RSM with 20% inclusion of SBRS was found to be the most suitable diet that satisfies the nutritional needs of juvenile M. rosenbergii; due to its acceptable content of crude protein (32.70%), crude fat (31.88%), crude fibre (5.33%) and ash content (4.50%). In addition, diet with 20% inclusion of SBRS as the potential alternative prawn feed by having suitable physical properties with bulk density (0.57 g/mL) and sinking velocity (0.09 s/cm). In addition, values for hardness of the pellet were 1073 g and for cohesiveness and springiness were 1.15 and 8.46, respectively.

Chemical composition analysis and value evaluation of stems and leaves of Astragalus membranaceus var. mongholicus

This study aimed to provide data support for resource utilization of the stems and leaves of Astragalus membranaceus var. mongholicus(SLAM) by analyzing and evaluating the chemical constituents. The crude protein, crude fiber, and soluble saccharide of SLAM were analyzed by Kjeldahl method, filtration method, and UV-Vis spectrophotometry, respectively. The nucleosides, amino acids, flavonoids, and saponins of SLAM were analyzed by ultraperformance liquid chromatography-triple quadrupole mass spectrometry(UPLC-TQ-MS). Combined with principal component analysis(PCA), the quality difference of resource components of SLAM was comprehensively evaluated. The results showed that the average content of crude protein, crude fiber, total polysaccharide, and redu-cing sugar in SLAM was 5.11%, 30.33%, 11.03 mg·g~(-1), and 31.90 mg·g~(-1), respectively. Six nucleosides, 15 amino acids, 22 flavonoids, and one saponin were detected, with an average content of 1.49 mg·g~(-1), 6.00 mg·g~(-1), 1.86 mg·g~(-1), and 35.67 μg·g~(-1), respectively. The content of various types of chemical components in SLAM differed greatly in different harvesting periods and growing years. The results of PCA showed that the quality of SLAM produced in Ningxia was superior. The results can provide references for the utilization of SLAM.

Effect of substitution ratio of wheat flour with coconut dregs and avocado seed flour as gluten-free flour on the chemical characteristics of white bread

Analysis of the chemical properties of white bread whose formulation is modified by substitution of coconut dregs flour and avocado seed is very important to do to find out how much increase in dietary fiber content in white bread and to determine the content contained in it, which can affect the quality of the white bread. The research aimed to study the effects of coconut dregs flour and avocado seed ratios on chemical properties and daily index sufficiency of white bread. This research used a randomized block design with one factor, the ratio of white flour, coconut dregs flour and avocado seed flour is P0 (control), P1 (90%:5%:5%), P2 (85%:10%:5%), P3 (80%:15%:5%), P4 (75%:20%:5%), and P5 (70%:25%:5%). The results of the research showed that P5 white bread had the lowest water content of 35.10%, P0 white bread had the lowest ash content of 0.66%, P5 white bread had the highest fat content of 12.34%, P0 white bread had the highest protein content of 9.11%, P1 white bread has the highest carbohydrate content of 45.43%, P5 white bread has the highest crude fiber and dietary fiber content, respectively 7.78% and 17.92%. The substitution ratio of coconut dregs flour and avocado seed flour in all treatments does not significantly affect the value of the daily index sufficiency.

Effect of Adding Fermented Juice of Epiphytic Lactic Acid Bacteria Prepared with Different Sources and Levels of Soluble Carbohydrates on Chemical Composition, Fermentation and Quality Characteristics of Wheat Straw Silages

This study was conducted in Nutrition laboratory belonged to Animal Production Department-Agriculture College - Al-Qasim Green University to investigate the effect of adding fermented juice of epiphytic lactic acid bacteria (FJLB) prepared with different sources and levels of water soluble carbohydrates (WSC) on chemical composition, fermentation and quality characteristics of wheat straw silages (WSS). The FJLB was prepared from wild reed plant with three sources of WSC including glucose (G) at 1 and 2% (w/v, FJLB-G1, FJLB-G2), cane molasses (M) at 3 and 5% (w/v, FJLB-M3, FJLB-M5) and date molasses (D) at 3 and 5% (w/v, FJLB-D3, FJLB-D5). According to the source and level of FJLB, six samples of WSS were prepared by adding each FJLB at level of 1%. For control WWS, distilled water was added at similar quantity as FJLB (WWS-C). Urea and molasses were added to all samples at level of 1 and 10% on dry matter (DM) basis. Samples of WSS were tightly packed in double plastic bags and ensiled anaerobically for 45 days. Color of WSS samples were characterized with acceptable smell. Results showed that there was a significant decrease (p<0.01) in DM content of WWS samples prepared with FJLB-M3 and FJLB-M5 as compared with WWS-C. However, crude protein (CP), ether extract (EE) and crude fiber (CF) contents in WWS were not affected by addition of FJLB. Addition of FJLB improved fermentation characteristics of WWS, lactic acid (LA) and volatile fatty acids (VFA) were significantly (p<0.01) increased. Moreover, lower (p<0.01) DM losses were estimated in WSS prepared FJLBs.

Characteristics of Nori Moringa Leaves with Suweg (Amorphophallus campanulatus) Starch Addition

Nori is a thin sheet made from dried Porphyra seaweed, which grows only in subtropical climates, posing challenges to its availability in Indonesia. To address this limitation, diversification of nori with other ingredients such as moringa leaves becomes imperative. Moringa leaves are used due to their green color, high nutritional content, and easy availability. A binder and gel-forming agent containing high amylopectin are also needed to achieve a high-quality and compact nori texture. Suweg is an underutilized gel-forming agent with high amylopectin content. Therefore, this research aimed to characterize moringa leaf nori supplemented with suweg starch (Amorphophallus campanulatus) at concentrations of 0%, 1.25%, 2.5%, 3.75%, and 5%. The results indicated that suweg starch influenced tensile strength, thickness, water content, water activity, ash content, and protein, as well as sensory tests for color, aroma, brittleness, and taste, while crude fiber content was not affected. Based on sensory, physical, and chemical tests the best nori was achieved with the addition of 1.25% suweg starch. The result of characterization of this nori included a tensile strength of 355.90 gf, thickness 0.0145 mm, water content 15.50%, water activity value 0.645, ash content 15.30%, protein content 9.88%, and crude fiber of 2.18%. The sensory evaluation showed that the nori had a green color (3.1), a subtle leafy aroma (3.1), slightly broken (2.9), and a slightly bitter taste (3.2) with preference scores categorized as preferred (3.5), slightly favored (3.3), favored (3.7), and moderately liked by the panelists (score 3.3), respectively. The resulting nori has a thinner thickness and lower tensile strength than commercial products

Proximate and Mineral Composition of Noodles Incorporated with Moringa and Sardine Powders

This study aims to investigate the effect of incorporating Moringa oleifera leaf powder and sardine powder into wheat-based noodle formulations on their nutritional composition. Different formulations were prepared with varying ratios, expressed in percentage (%): WM1 (99.6 wheat: 0.4 moringa ), WM2 (99.2 wheat: 0.8 moringa) andWM3 (99 wheat :1 moringa ); WS1 (95 wheat: 5 sardine ), WS2 (90 wheat: 10 sardine ), WS3 (85 wheat: 15 sardine) and the control sample (WC) containing 100% wheat was also included for comparison. The nutritional parameters assessed included crude protein, crude fiber, crude fat, ash, carbohydrate and energy content. Mineral compositions were also determined, including calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn). The results demonstrated significant variations in the nutritional composition of the different formulations compared to the control sample. Results of proximate composition based on dry matter showed that the crude protein values ranged from 11.76-21.40g/100g, crude fibre values ranged from 0.00-0.02g/100g, crude fat values ranged from 1.89-2.94g/100g, ash content values ranged from 1.38-2.26g/100g, carbohydrate content values ranged from 62.31-74.29g/100g and energy values ranged from 358.50-364.53 kcal/100g. Furthermore, the minerals results showed iron values ranged from 32.55-65.50mg/100g, calcium values ranged from 7.39-66.61g/100g, magnesium values ranged from 28.86-87.35mg/100g and zinc values ranged from 2.21-39.25mg/100g. These results indicate that the fortification of noodles with moringa and sardine powders can be a viable approach for enhancing the nutritional value of the final product. Keywords: Proximate composition, Micronutrients, Moringa leaf, Sardine, Recommended Dietary Intake.

The Effect of Feed Fermented Rubber Seeds with Rhizopus oligosporus and Neurospora stiophila on the Percentage of Abdominal Fat and Blood Profile of Native Chickens

The purpose of this study was to explore feed ingredients from rubber seed plantation waste and their effect on the percentage of abdominal fat and blood profile due to the high content of rubber seed oil and the presence of anti-nutrients (HCN). The concentrations of Rhizopus oligosporus and Neurospora stiophila inoculum were 109 CFU/g each. This study was subjected to a Nested Completely Randomized Design. The first factor was the type of microbial used. Factor II was inoculum dose (0%, 0.4%, 0.8%, 1.6%, and 3.2%). The best concentration of inoculum was used in the making of fermented rubber seeds to be given to native chickens. The application on native chickens used statistical analysis Completely Randomized Design consisting of 3 treatments, namely P1: feed without using fermented rubber seeds; P2: feed using 5% Neurospora fermented rubber seed; and P3: feed using 5% Rhizopus fermented rubber seed. Significantly different results continued with Duncan's test. The results showed that the type of fungi had no significant effect on the treatment, but increasing the dose of fungi inoculum up to 3.2% had a significant effect on decreasing the content of dry matter, HCN, and crude fiber in rubber seeds. Administration of Rhizopus and Neurospora inoculums had a significant effect on increasing abdominal fat when compared to control. The conclusion of this study was that the processing method before fermentation and the amount of fungal inoculum used during fermentation affected the nutritional and antinutritional content of HCN rubber seeds. The presence of fermented rubber seeds which had either Rhizopus oligosporus or Neurospora stiophila increased the percentage of abdominal fat. Native chickens which were given fermented rubber seeds with Neurospora showed a higher level of stress marked by increased blood lymphocytes

Evaluation of the Growth and Yield of Organic Corn Fodder under Various Watering Times and Concentrations of Rabbit Urine Fertilizers

Organic Fodder System is a planting system without using soil as its main medium. The use of fertilizers can be regulated in quantities and concentrations that correspond to the needs of plants during the plant growth season to obtain optimal results with good quality. The study was conducted to determine corn fodder's growth productivity and nutrient content under the treatment of differences in watering time and rabbit urine fertilizer concentration. The treatment was carried out on the difference in the soaking solution of corn kernels and the difference in the watering time of corn seedlings. Soaking was carried out by 5 solutions namely L0: water, L1: AB mix (commercial fertilizer) 1%, L2: rabbit urine fertilizer 1%, L3: rabbit urine fertilizer 2.5%, L4: rabbit urine fertilizer 5%, as treatment, and 5 (five) replication groups. Watering was carried out at three different time intervals (W1: 6 hours/day, W2: 9 hours/day, W3: 12 hours/day) with five replication groups. The variables observed were germination percentage, normal sprout percentage, corn fodder height, fresh fodder production, fodder dry matter production, fodder protein content, fodder crude fiber content, fodder crude fat content, Non-Nitrogen Free Extract (NNFE), and corn fodder ash content. The experimental design used in this study was a Completely Randomized Design of factorial patterns. Differences in rabbit urine fertilizer concentration and watering time impact germination percentage, normal germination percentage, plant height, fresh matter production, dry matter production, protein content, and crude fiber.

Wheat Bran Substitution and Different Soaking Time on Chemical and Organoleptic Quality Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cookies are a popular snack enjoyed by many people. One of the favored cookie types is chocolate chip cookies. Cookies are made from flour, eggs, fat, sugar, water, and salt. Wheat flour itself is made from wheat which has high fiber. The addition of wheat bran in making cookies is considered to be a good source of fiber. So, cookies can be a healthy food. This study aimed to determine the substitution concentration and soaking time on the chemical and organoleptic quality of chocolate chip cookies. The research used a randomized block design with 2 different wheat bran flour concentrations and soaking times of 5, 10, and 25 minutes each. The results showed that the soaking time had no significant effect on the crude fiber content and water content of chocolate chip cookies, but had a very significant effect on the protein content. An organoleptic test based on Friedman showed that the substitution of wheat bran flour and different soaking times significantly affected the parameters of taste, aroma, and mouthfeel. The best treatment was chocolate chip cookies with 25 grams of wheat bran flour substitution and 5 minutes of soaking time with the highest Yield Value (NH) of 0.45 with the criteria of protein content 5.650%, water content 2.352%, crude fiber content 3.287%, taste 4, 09 (like), aroma 3.63 (rather like), mouthfeel 3.44 (rather like).

Fermentation of rain tree (Samanea saman) seed meal using mixed microbes to improve its nutritional quality

Abstract. Anwar A, Zainuddin, Djawad MI, Aslamyah S. 2023. Fermentation of rain tree (Samanea saman) seed meal using mixed microbes to improve its nutritional quality. Biodiversitas 24: 5863-5872. Rain tree (Samanea saman) seed meal is a source of protein; however, its utilization remains limited due to the presence of anti-nutrients, such as tannins acting as protein inhibitors, high crude fiber content, dissolved protein, and low digestibility of dry and organic matter. Fermentation using mixed microbes potentially enhances the nutritional value of rain tree seed meal. This study aims to improve the nutritional quality and reduce anti-nutritional factors in rain tree seed flour using mixed microbes at various doses and incubation times in vitro. Microbes utilized in this study include Bacillus sp., Saccharomyces cerevisiae, and Rhizopus sp. The study was designed using a Factorial Completely Randomized Design, using two factors, i.e., 3 doses of mixed microbes (0, 1.5, 3, and 4.5 mL/100 g rain tree seed meal) and 3 different incubation times (42, 72 and 96 hours). There were significant interactions between the microbe doses and incubation times. The treatment of 4.5 mL of mixed microbes/100 g rain tree seed meal and a 72 hours incubation time reduced substantially crude fiber content (59.60%) and crude fat (73.20%), coupled with an increase in crude protein content (11.62%), NFE (6.52%), dry matter digestibility (DMD) (36.78%), organic matter digestibility (OMD) (50.42%), and dissolved protein content (20.27%). Tannin content reduced significantly (37.72%) at the treatment of 4.5 mL of mixed microbes/100g rain tree seed meal with an incubation time of 96 hours. These findings suggest that rain tree seed meal, subjected to fermentation for 72 hours or more, improves nutritional quality, DMD, and OMD.

Nutritive value of fermented soybean grains for ruminants.

Fermented soybean grain (FSBG) is considered improper to use as a protein source in animal nutrition, since it is assumed that defects cause changes on its chemical composition and favor mycotoxins production, but chemical composition data does not support this theory and in vivo studies are missing. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the effects of FSBG in feedlot lamb diets. For that, two types of FSBG (partially fermented and completely fermented, PFSBG and CFSBG) and one standard soybean grain (SSBG) were obtained and evaluated alone or as a component of experimental diets by in vitro and in vivo studies, where FSBG totally replaced SSBG in feedlot lamb diets, which was included in the experimental diets in 17.4% on dry matter basis as protein source. Before the studies, both soybeans were sent to a specialized laboratory where no mycotoxins were detected. As a result, lower DM and carbohydrate contents but higher crude protein, fiber, and indigestible NDF contents were measured in CFSBG than in SSBG. Furthermore, both types of FSBG showed lower digestibility in vitro dry matter (IVDMD) than SSBG when evaluated separately; however, when evaluated in experimental diets, the substitution of SSBG for FSBG did not affect IVDMD. It was also observed that FSBG also had less rumen-degradable protein than SSBG (mean 47.9 vs 86.4%). In the in vivo study, FSBG did not affect nutrient intake, apparent digestibility, or animal performance (i.e., average daily gain and carcass gain). Thus, mycotoxins-free FSBG may be an alternative to totally replace SSBG in feedlot lamb diets.

Characterization of Composite Flours from Arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea) and Kithul(Caryota urens) for Cracker Development

Both Arrowroot and Kithul are underutilized sources of flour in Sri Lanka. This study aimed to develop composite flours from Arrowroot and Kithul to evaluate their nutritional and physicochemical properties, and to determine their potential in cracker production. Three different composite flour ratios were made using Arrowroot (ARF) and Kithul (KF) viz., 25% ARF + 75 % KF, 50 % ARF+ 50 % KF and 75 % ARF + 25 % KF. Proximate parameters and physicochemical properties were determined. The developed composite flour blends resulted in lower crude protein and fat contents with high crude fiber contents in comparison to wheat flour. Composite flour blends had high viscosities, swelling power, and solubility indices which are beneficial in gel formation property. Composite flours were able to replace wheat flour up to 70 % in cracker development and 25 % KF + 75 % ARF cracker was the most consumerpreferred blend. Due to the low gluten content, composite flourbased cracker had low dimensions but it had a higher fiber content than the wheat flour cracker. Utilization of Arrowroot and Kithul in developing composite flours and crackers is feasible, thus increasing the potential of utilizing both Arrowroot and Kithul flours in food industry.

The Effect of the Addition of Red Kidney Bean Skin Powder (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) on the Physical, Chemical, and Organoleptic Characteristics of Red Kidney Bean Tempeh

Red kidney bean tempeh production is generally made by beans without the epidermis, but in this study, the epidermis was removed from the red beans, dried and powdered, and then added back to the tempeh red beans. This research aims to determine the effect of adding red bean skin powder on the physical, chemical, and organoleptic properties of the tempeh produced. The design used in this research was a completely randomized design (CRD) with five treatments and three replications. The treatment in this research was wet peeled red beans without skin (control) and the addition of red kidney bean skin powder starting from 15%, 30%, 45%, and 60% in red kidney beans before fermentation. Research data was analyzed using ANOVA and Duncan's New Multiple Range Test (DNMRT) at the 5% level. The results of this research showed that the treatments caused significantly different texture values, water content, ash content, protein content, crude fiber content, and iron (Fe) content, but no significant differences in fat content or carbohydrate content. The best treatment based on physical, chemical and organoleptic analysis was treatment C (addition of 30% red bean skin powder) with an average texture value of 2.01 N/cm2, water content of 61.63%, ash content of 0.72%, protein content of 15.83%, fat content of 1.51%, carbohydrate content of 20.30%, crude fiber content of 6.95%, iron content of 5.00 mg/g coliform content of 0.32 APM/g, and salmonella negative/g. The organoleptic test values were color 6.20 (preferred), texture 6.15 (preferred), taste 4.05 (less preferred), and aroma 4.45 (less preferred).

Effect of Yogurt Acid Whey on the Quality of Maize Silage

The increasing popularity of Greek yogurt generates large amounts of acid whey worldwide. The use of yogurt acid whey in animal nutrition is limited. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of a yogurt acid whey powder (YAWP) addition to maize forage prior to ensiling on the nutritional, microbial and fermentation quality of maize silage. Depending on the addition level of the YAWP to maize forage, there were the following four experimental treatments: YAWP 0, 2.5, 5 and 10% w/w. An increasing YAWP inclusion level linearly increased the maize silage dry matter, crude protein and ash concentrations, whereas it reduced the crude fiber, neutral-detergent fiber and acid-detergent fiber concentrations. The silage pH decreased quadratically with the increasing YAWP level, with the lower plateau noted for the YAWP 5% addition. Concentrations of total bacteria in the silage and Lactobacillus spp. decreased linearly with the YAWP increase. The silage acetic acid content decreased linearly, whereas propionic acid, lactic acid and the ratio of lactic to acetic acid increased linearly with the increasing YAWP level. The ammonia-N content decreased linearly with the increasing YAWP level. In conclusion, the incorporation of the 5 and 10% YAWP addition in silage preparation improved the nutritional and fermentative quality of the produced silage.

Physical and Chemical Quality of Corn Husks with Ammoniation, Biofermentation and Ammonia Fermentation Processing

This study aimed to evaluate the processing of ammoniated, biofermented and amorphous corn husks on physical quality, dry matter, ash content, crude protein (CP), ether extract (EE), crude fiber (CF), and nitrogen free extract (NFE). This study used a completely randomized design (CRD) which consisted of 4 treatments and 4 replications. The treatments given were P1: untreated corn husks (control), P2: ammoniated corn husks (2% urea), P3: fermented corn husks (5% Aspergillus niger), and P4: amofered corn husks (2% urea + 5% Aspergillus niger). The variables observed included physical quality and nutrient content (dry matter, ash, crude protein, ether extract, crude fiber, and nitrogen free extract). The data obtained analyzed using Analysis of Variety and followed by Duncan's Multiple Range Test (DMRT). The results of the study had a significant effect on the physical quality, dry matter, ash, crude protein, ether extract, crude fiber and nitrogen free extract (P&lt;0,05), but had no effect (P&gt;0,05) on the ash content. Amopheric processing has the best effect on physical quality, crude protein and crude fiber content of corn husks. Fermentation processing gives the best effect on ether extract and nitrogen free extract.

Nutritional and Sensory Qualities of Cookies from Wheat, Trifoliate Yam and Moringa Seed Flours

Nutritional and sensory qualities of cookies from wheat, trifoliate yam and moringa seed flour were investigated. The formulated blends (%) were 100:0:0, 85:10:5, 75:20:5, 65:30:5, 55:40:5 and 45: 50:5 % wheat, trifoliate yam and moringa seed flour, with 100 % wheat flour serving as control. The cookies samples were subjected to proximate, physical, vitamin, mineral and sensory analysis using standard methods. The study revealed that addition of trifoliate yam and Moringa seed flour to wheat in cookies formulation significantly (P&lt;0.05) increased the moisture, ash, crude fibre, crude fat and protein contents of wheat-based cookies. The result of the physical properties showed no significant (P&gt;0.05) difference for diameter (cm) of the cookies. However, a significant (P&lt;0.05) difference was observed for thickness, weight and spread ratio. The minerals and vitamins contents such as magnesium, calcium, potassium and iron, ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and β-carotene (pro-vitamin A) increased while the niacin (vitamin B3) and pyrodixine (B6) decreased as the level of trifoliate yam flour addition increased. Sensory attributes of this study showed that the trifoliate yam flour could be incorporated up to the levels of 10 and 20 % in the wheat and moringa flour without greatly influencing the organoleptic characteristics of the cookies. Trifoliate yam flour and moringa seed flour can be used in the Addition of wheat flour in cookies and confectionery production due to its high nutritional contents. Trifoliate yam flour addition in wheat flour be encouraged in cookies production as this compared favourable with the wheat-based cookies and that shelf-life study should be carried out to ascertain the cookies storage stability.

Effect of processing methods on nutrient and anti-nutrient composition of grasshopper and termites

ABSTRACT Different processing methods could impact on the nutritional and anti-nutritional composition of edible insects. This study involved the analysis of nutrients and anti-nutrients in fresh and processed grasshopper (Ruspolia differens) and winged termites (Nasutitermes spp) in Kenya. Proximate analysis was done using AOAC methods, minerals analysis using AAS and anti-nutrients analysis using UV-VIS and titration. Moisture content reduced significantly to less than 10% on processing, while ash content increased significantly by more than 50% on processing. Processing did not affect the crude fibre content but it led to a 0.2–90% decrease in crude fat. Processing increased significantly the protein content but did not significantly influence mineral levels; however calcium content was reduced considerably. Anti-nutrient levels decreased significantly on processing by 2%–70% with oxalates and phytates having the highest decrease. These results show that oven-drying and defatting methods retained higher nutrient composition in the edible insects.

Chemical Characteristics of Gluten-Free Noodle Made from Mocaf and Porang Flour

The development of gluten-free noodles has become an option for those with gluten intolerance or aiming to reduce their gluten intake. Mocaf (Modified Cassava Flour), rich in starch and porang flour with glucomannan content, can be used as the base ingredient for making gluten-free noodles. This research aims to determine the optimal proportions of gluten-free noodles based on mocaf and porang flour. This research used a completely randomized design (CRD) with 1 factor, namely the proportion of mocaf flour and porang flour in 3 levels (60:40, 50:50, and 40:60). Observation data were analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey's further test at the 5% level. The results showed that the lowest water content of the noodles was found in treatment 60: 40 mocaf and porang flour, with a moisture content of 7.52%. The highest starch content was found in the treatment of 60:40 mocaf and porang flour, with a starch content of 44.04%. The highest crude fibre content was found in the 40:60 mocaf and porang flour treatment, with 6.52% crude fibre content.