ISSN:
1745-4557
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Low cost protein/energy rich weaning foods suitable as supplements to human milk that satisfy the nutritional requirements for 6–12 month infants were designed for the Egyptian market. Three formulas were optimized with Brill Formulation Software using FAO/WHO weaning food recommendations. Selected least cost formulations included: Formula #1: 38.5% wheat flour, 19.4% cowpea flour, 14.8% sesame flour, 15% NFDM, 7.3% cottonseed oil and 5% sucrose; Formula #2: 23.3% wheat flour, 35.1% cowpea flour, 21.6% sesame seeds, 15% NFDM and 5% sucrose; Formula #3: 29.9% wheat flour, 35% cowpea flour, 16.6% sesame flour, 5.25% NFDM, 7.9% cotton seed oil and 5% sucrose. Each formula contained about 20% protein, 400 Kcal/100 g and sufficient amounts of essential amino acids. The extrusion process did not affect the nutrient composition of the weaning food formulas.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1745-4557.1995.tb00382.x
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