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VOL. 7, ISSUE 3 (2022)
Anti-nutrient, vitamin a and mineral composition of germinated/pre-gelatinized maize complementary food substituted with cowpea and carrot flour
Authors
Anestesia C Ojiako, Patience Chisa Obinna-Echem
Abstract
This research evaluated anti-nutrient, vitamin A and mineral composition of complementary food from germinated/pre-gelatinize maize flour blended with cowpea and carrot flour. Processed maize, cowpea and carrot flour were blended in the ratio of A - 95:5:0, B - 90:5:5, C - 85:10:5, D - 80:15:5, E- 75:20:5, F - 70:25:5 and G - 60:30:5. Un-supplemented maize served as control. Analysis were carried out using standard analytical methods. Anti-nutrient content of the formulated complementary food blend ranged from 2.86 - 4.54, 4.63 - 6.45 and 138.73 - 154.10 mg/100g respectively, for oxalate, phytate and tannins. Vitamin A varied significantly (P≤0.05) from 375 - 730 µg/RE/100g for the control and sample G respectively. These values meet 94 -182% of the WHO recommended safe intake of Vitamin A (400 µg/RE/Day) for infants. The trace elements iron and zinc varied significantly (P≤0.05) from 1.35 - 4.10 and 0.21 - 2.67 mg/100g respectively, while the macro-elements calcium, magnesium and phosphorus ranged from 9.66 - 49.35, 158.40 - 212.66, and 10.39 - 22.76 mg/100g respectively. The addition of cowpea and carrot flour to the germinated/pre-gelatinized maize flour increased the anti-nutrient, vitamin A and mineral content of the complementary food blend. The increase in cowpea flour resulted in significant increase in all the components analyzed. Sample G with 30% cowpea and 5% carrot addition had significantly (P≤0.05) the highest values while the control had the least. Samples with higher cowpea inclusion (20 – 30%) had higher anti-nutrient content, therefore, Samples B and C with 5 and 10% addition of cowpea is recommended as their vitamin A content will meet >100% of the daily requirement and sufficient amount of the mineral needs.
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Pages:84-91
How to cite this article:
Anestesia C Ojiako, Patience Chisa Obinna-Echem "Anti-nutrient, vitamin a and mineral composition of germinated/pre-gelatinized maize complementary food substituted with cowpea and carrot flour". International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, Vol 7, Issue 3, 2022, Pages 84-91
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