Development of Value Added Food Products From Iron Rich Underutilized Leaves

Abstract

Micronutrient deficiencies refer to illnesses induced by vitamins and/or potassium deficiency in the diet. Upwards of 2 billion individuals may be impacted by Malnourishment there in world today. Most prevalent types of nutritional deficiencies are vitamin A insufficiency, anaemia, and nutritional deficiency diseases. newlineThe research consisted of four parts. In the first stage, Cauliflower leaves (Phoolgobhi), Drumstick leaves (Moonga), Betel (Paan) and Mint (Pudina) leaves were dehydrated, which took almost 6-7 days while the Betel and Mint leaves took 5-6 days. After dehydration, approximately 15 gram of leaf powder was procured from 100 gram of fresh destalked Cauliflower, Drumstick leaves, Betel and Mint leaves. In the second phase, nutritional, of the fresh leaves was done by Nutritive Value of Indian Foods (NIN). Results showed that dehydration made the leaves a concentrated natural micronutrient rich source. newline In the third phase, the leaf powder of Cauliflower leaves (Brassica oleracea), Drumstick leaves (Moringa Oleifera), Betel leaves (Piper betle) and Mint (Mentha) leaves were incorporated at 5 %, 10 % and 15% in various traditional recipes. These recipes were prepared by different cooking methods like Roasting, Deep frying and other common household methods. The selected recipes were Atta ladoo (Roasting) and Mathri (Deep frying).The sensory attributes qualities of the goods were evaluated using a visual analog scale. Leaf powder incorporated at 5% in various traditional food preparations were liked most. Micronutrient content, particularly of Iron and Calcium, of the prepared recipes incorporating dried leaf dust was more effective than their respective control. newline In the fourth phase, analysis of cost and nutritive value was done on the basis of hundred gram of ingredient. The price of 100 gram for all the value added products prepared by both the leaves (Cauliflower leaves, Drumstick leaves, Betel and Mint) leaves was ranged between 7.2 to 12.6 rupees for the products. newline Res