Nutritional evaluation of a complementary food based on dates, millet, orange-fleshed sweet potato and moringa leaf powder

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dc.contributor.authorSelemani Salha Yustus
dc.contributor.authorIssa-Zacharia Abdulsudi
dc.contributor.authorChove Lucy Mlipano
dc.date.accessioned2024-03-09T05:55:14Z
dc.date.available2024-03-09T05:55:14Z
dc.date.issued2023-10-18
dc.descriptionAsian Food Science Journal Volume 22, Issue 10, Page 100-111
dc.description.abstractThe 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.
dc.identifier.urihttps://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/123456789/5914
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherAsian Food Science Journal
dc.subjectComplementary food
dc.subjectMoringa leaves
dc.subjectMicronutrients
dc.subjectRecommended daily allowance
dc.titleNutritional evaluation of a complementary food based on dates, millet, orange-fleshed sweet potato and moringa leaf powder
dc.typeArticle

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