Nutritional evaluation of a complementary food based on dates, millet, orange-fleshed sweet potato and moringa leaf powder
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Date
2023-10-18
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Asian Food Science Journal
Abstract
The aim of this study was to formulate highly nutritious infant foods. The nutritional quality of a
complementary porridge based on pearl millet, orange-fleshed sweet potato, dates and mixed with
Moringa leaf powder was assessed using standard methods. A total of 7 formulations were
produced, with compositional proportions calculated on the basis of recommended daily allowances
(RDAs) for children aged 1-2 years. The linear regression method was used to combine the
samples into different formulations to meet FAO/WHO/UNICEF requirements. The results obtained
revealed that the nutritional composition of the flour on a dry weight basis was as follows: crude
fiber: 2.6-3.3 g/100g, ash: 1.9-2.13 g/100g, crude fat: 0.66-1.38 g/100g, crude protein: 8.34-11.07
g/100g, carbohydrates: 73-77 g/100g and 346-352 g/100g energy. Iron, zinc and calcium contents were 4.5-6.3, 1.46-1.81, 183-240mg/100g respectively, and vitamin A content was 308-497
μg/110g. The incorporation of Moringa leaf powder improved the nutritional quality of the
supplementary feed.
Description
Asian Food Science Journal Volume 22, Issue 10, Page 100-111
Keywords
Complementary food, Moringa leaves, Micronutrients, Recommended daily allowance