Quality evaluation and value addition of non conventional millets grown in Himachal Pradesh

Abstract

The present investigation was undertaken with the objectives to evaluate physico-chemical characteristics, effect of processing, development and evaluation of value added products of non-conventional millets grown in Himachal Pradesh. Non-conventional millets viz. kodra (Eleusine coracana), kauni (Setaria italica), chinoi (Panicum miliaceum) and shounkh (Echinochloa esculenta) were procured from local farmers of district Sirmaur of Himachal Pradesh. Millets were analyzed for their physico-chemical and nutritional quality. Results of the study showed that kodra, kauni, chinoi and shounkh contained 9.08, 8.07, 12.76 and 12.21 per cent crude protein, respectively. Lowest crude fat content was found in kodra i.e. 1.39 per cent. Kodra was rich in calcium (294.78 mg/100g) and shounkh was rich in iron content (3.74 mg/100g). Shounkh had better functional properties as compared to the other three millets. Kodra and chinoi were found to be a rich source of total phenols i.e. 27.94 and 21.66 mg TAE /100g, respectively as compared to kauni and shounkh. All the millets were deficient in one or more than one B-complex vitamins and amino acids. Millets were processed by processing techniques (popping, steaming and germination). Popping and steaming resulted a decrease in the protein content. Ash content of kodra, kauni and chinoi increased after popping and germination. On the other hand fat content decreased after processing. Antinutrients i.e. saponins, phytic acid and oxalates decreased after processing. Total phenols increased after popping and germination. Various nutrient rich value added products like mathri, chakli, bhaturu mix, instant idli mix and cake can be prepared from millets up to 75, 70, 70, 65 and 70 per cent level of supplementation, respectively. Non-conventional millets and their value added products should be newlineTitle of thesis newline: newlineQuality evaluation and value addition of newlinenon-conventional millets grown in Himachal Pradesh newlineName of student newline: newlineMs. Shalini Devi newlineAdmission number newline: newlineH-2015-40-002 newlineMajor discipline newline: newlineFood Science and Nutrition newlineMinor discipline(s) newline: newline(i)Biochemistry (ii) Microbiology newlineDate of thesis submission newline: newline5th March, 2019 newlineTotal pages of thesis newline: newline194 newlineMajor advisor newline: newlineDr. Rajni Modgil newlinexvii newlinecommercialized so that these can be helpful in dealing with the problem of malnutrition and improving the economic status of small farmers.