International Journal of Innovative Technology and Research
Abstract
In the present study cost effective malted mixes were prepared by using millets which are very nutritious for pregnant women and lactating mothers. Millets are processed by traditional processing techniques to improve the bioavailability of micronutrients, decrease anti nutrient factors.Ragi, Bajra, Jowar, Barley based premixes were developed as alternative health mix for pregnant women and lactating mothers.The premixes were prepared into two formulations with variations.The premixes were prepared with roasted wheat flour,skim milk powder and sugar powder along with millets (ragi,bajra,jowar,barley). Formulation 1 contains roasted millets mixes with variations 50%, 45%, 40%, 35% . Formulation 2 contains germinated millets mixes with variations 50%,45%, 40%, 35% . Sensory evaluation of the samples was carried out using 9 point Hedonic scale.The superior products were packed in a packaging material. The physico chemical characteristics and nutritional quality characteristics along with microbial quality the shelf life of the superior products at ambient and accelerated conditions were studied
