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Natocho J, Mugabi R, Muyonga JH. Optimization of formulation and processing conditions for the production of functional noodles containing orange-fleshed sweet potatoes and biofortified beans. Food Sci Nutr 2024; 12:5201-5219. [PMID: 39055225 PMCID: PMC11266883 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.4167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 03/30/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024] Open
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The global demand for noodles continues to increase due to their convenience, wide appeal, and affordability. Instant noodles, in particular, are popular for their easy preparation. With annual consumption reaching 106 billion servings in 2019, there is a growing awareness of the importance of healthy food options. However, most noodle types currently available commercially are of low nutritional value. This study sought to develop a protocol for the production of functional noodles consisting of orange-fleshed sweet potatoes (OFSP) puree and biofortified bean powder (BBP). Response surface methodology (RSM) was used to optimize product formulation and processing parameters. Reduced quartic models were found to adequately represent the relationship between dependent variables (hardness, moisture, protein, dietary fiber, iron, and zinc content) and independent variables (dough thickness, drying temperature, and drying time). R 2 values were 0.86-0.99, with a nonsignificant lack-of-fit (p < .05). Using numerical optimization, the optimal protocol for the production of functional noodles was determined to include formulation consisting of wheat 73%, OFSP 21.5%, and BBP 5.5%; dough thickness of 2.0 mm; drying temperature and time of 80.0°C and 143.4 min, respectively. These conditions yielded noodles with 5.9% moisture, 11.0 N hardness, 34.5% protein, 11.9% dietary fiber, 86.9 ppm (parts per million) iron, and 50.53 ppm zinc, with a desirability value of 0.82. Experimental validation demonstrated no significant difference from predicted values. Sensory evaluation rated the noodles as acceptable to consumers, with an overall acceptability of 7.8 on a 9-point hedonic scale. These results show the potential of OFSP and BBP as ingredients for acceptable and nutrient-rich noodles.
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- Janet Natocho
- Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, School of Food Technology, Nutrition and BioengineeringMakerere UniversityKampalaUganda
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- Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, School of Food Technology, Nutrition and BioengineeringMakerere UniversityKampalaUganda
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- Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, School of Food Technology, Nutrition and BioengineeringMakerere UniversityKampalaUganda
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Huey SL, Bhargava A, Friesen VM, Konieczynski EM, Krisher JT, Mbuya MNN, Mehta NH, Monterrosa E, Nyangaresi AM, Mehta S. Sensory acceptability of biofortified foods and food products: a systematic review. Nutr Rev 2024; 82:892-912. [PMID: 37634146 PMCID: PMC11163453 DOI: 10.1093/nutrit/nuad100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/29/2023] Open
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CONTEXT It is important to understand the sensory acceptability of biofortified food products among target population groups if biofortification is to be realized as a sustainable strategy for mitigation of micronutrient deficiencies, able to be scaled up and applied through programs. OBJECTIVE This systemic review aims to summarize and synthesize the sensory acceptability of conventionally bred iron-, zinc-, and provitamin A-biofortified food products. DATA SOURCES MEDLINE (PubMed), AGRICOLA, AgEcon, CABI Abstracts (Web of Science), and organizational websites (eg, those of HarvestPlus and CGIAR and their partners) were searched for relevant articles. No access to any market research that may have been internally conducted for the commercial biofortified food products was available. DATA EXTRACTION This review identified articles measuring the sensory acceptability of conventionally bred biofortified food products. Extraction of the hedonic ratings of food products was performed. DATA ANALYSIS An "Acceptability Index %" was defined based on hedonic scoring to determine an overall rating, and used to categorize biofortified food products as "acceptable" (≥70%) or "not acceptable" (<70%). Additionally, this review narratively synthesized studies using methods other than hedonic scoring for assessing sensory acceptability. CONCLUSIONS Forty-nine studies assessed the acceptability of 10 biofortified crops among children and adults, in mostly rural, low-income settings across Africa, Latin America, and India; food products made from mineral and provitamin A-biofortified food products were generally acceptable. Compared with studies on provitamin-A biofortified food products, few studies (1 to 2 each) on mineral-enhanced crops such as rice, cowpeas, lentils, and wheat were found, limiting the generalizability of the findings. Similarly, few studies examined stored biofortified food products. Few commercial food products have so far been developed, although new varieties of crops are being continuously tested and released globally. Certain crop varieties were found to be acceptable while others were not, suggesting that particular varieties should be prioritized for scale-up. Determining sensory acceptability of biofortified food products is important for informing programmatic scale-up and implementation across diverse populations and settings.
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- Samantha L Huey
- Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA
- Program in International Nutrition, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA
- Center for Precision Nutrition and Health, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA
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- Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA
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- Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA
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- Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA
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- Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA
- Program in International Nutrition, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA
- Center for Precision Nutrition and Health, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA
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Białowąs W, Blicharska E, Drabik K. Biofortification of Plant- and Animal-Based Foods in Limiting the Problem of Microelement Deficiencies-A Narrative Review. Nutrients 2024; 16:1481. [PMID: 38794719 PMCID: PMC11124325 DOI: 10.3390/nu16101481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2024] [Revised: 05/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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With a burgeoning global population, meeting the demand for increased food production presents challenges, particularly concerning mineral deficiencies in diets. Micronutrient shortages like iron, iodine, zinc, selenium, and magnesium carry severe health implications, especially in developing nations. Biofortification of plants and plant products emerges as a promising remedy to enhance micronutrient levels in food. Utilizing agronomic biofortification, conventional plant breeding, and genetic engineering yields raw materials with heightened micronutrient contents and improved bioavailability. A similar strategy extends to animal-derived foods by fortifying eggs, meat, and dairy products with micronutrients. Employing "dual" biofortification, utilizing previously enriched plant materials as a micronutrient source for livestock, proves an innovative solution. Amid biofortification research, conducting in vitro and in vivo experiments is essential to assess the bioactivity of micronutrients from enriched materials, emphasizing digestibility, bioavailability, and safety. Mineral deficiencies in human diets present a significant health challenge. Biofortification of plants and animal products emerges as a promising approach to alleviate micronutrient deficiencies, necessitating further research into the utilization of biofortified raw materials in the human diet, with a focus on bioavailability, digestibility, and safety.
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- Wojciech Białowąs
- Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lublin, 20-093 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Pathobiochemistry and Interdyscyplinary Applications of Ion Chromatography, Faculty of Biomedicine, Medical University of Lublin, 20-093 Lublin, Poland;
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- Institute of Biological Basis of Animal Production, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, 20-950 Lublin, Poland
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Huey SL, Konieczynski EM, Mehta NH, Krisher JT, Bhargava A, Friesen VM, Mbuya MNN, Monterrosa EC, Nyangaresi AM, Mehta S. A systematic review of the impacts of post-harvest handling on provitamin A, iron and zinc retention in seven biofortified crops. NATURE FOOD 2023; 4:978-985. [PMID: 37945785 PMCID: PMC10661739 DOI: 10.1038/s43016-023-00874-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Post-harvest handling can affect micronutrient retention in biofortified crops through to the point of consumption. Here we conduct a systematic review identifying 67 articles examining the retention of micronutrients in conventionally bred biofortified maize, orange sweet potato, cassava, pearl millet, rice, beans and wheat. Provitamin A crops maintain high amounts compared with non-biofortified counterparts. Iron and zinc crops have more variability in micronutrient retention dependent on processing method; for maximum iron and zinc content, whole grain product consumption such as whole wheat flour or only slightly milled brown rice is beneficial. We offer preliminary suggestions for households, regulatory bodies and programme implementers to increase consumer awareness on best practices for preparing crops to maximize micronutrient content, while highlighting gaps in the literature. Our online, interactive Micronutrient Retention Dashboard ( https://www.cpnh.cornell.edu/mn-retention-db ) offers an at-a-glance view of the compiled minimum and maximum retention found, organized by processing method.
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- Samantha L Huey
- Center for Precision Nutrition and Health, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
- Program in International Nutrition, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
- Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
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- Center for Precision Nutrition and Health, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
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- Center for Precision Nutrition and Health, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
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- Center for Precision Nutrition and Health, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
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- Center for Precision Nutrition and Health, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
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- Center for Precision Nutrition and Health, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA.
- Program in International Nutrition, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA.
- Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA.
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Jepleting N, N. Sila D, N. Orina I. Nutritional Composition and Antinutrient to Mineral Molar Ratios of Selected Improved Common Beans Grown in Kenya. CURRENT RESEARCH IN NUTRITION AND FOOD SCIENCE JOURNAL 2022. [DOI: 10.12944/crnfsj.10.3.35] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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A decline in common bean production has been ascribed to climate change. The adoption of improved beans aims to increase productivity, profitability, and consumption, thus reducing food and nutrition insecurity in the country. The aim of this study was to determine the proximate composition, antinutrient content, mineral content, and bioaccessibility of zinc and iron in two improved bean varieties grown in Kenya; Faida (biofortified) and RM 01 (drought tolerant)). The protein content of RM 01 (22.48%) was significantly higher than the Faida bean variety (20.90%). RM 01 bean variety had higher crude fat (4.20%) and crude fiber (4.31%) content compared to Faida which had 3.78% and 3.31% for crude fat and crude fiber respectively. Faida recorded significantly higher levels of iron (61.5 mg/kg) and zinc (26.8 mg/kg) content. Faida beans also had significantly (p< 0.05) high levels of phytates (11.70 mg/g) and tannins (4.39 mg CE/g). Phytate to iron ratio for Faida was 17.08 and RM 01 was 15.19 while the phytate-to-zinc ratio was 42.26 and 35.36 for Faida and RM 01 respectively. The RM 01 bean variety had iron bioaccessibility of 35% and zinc bioaccessibility of 65% compared to the Faida bean variety which had bioaccessibility of 29% and 42% for iron and zinc respectively. In conclusion, RM 01 variety is a better source of iron, zinc, and protein compared to the Faida variety.
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- Nancy Jepleting
- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi, Kenya
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Xiao X, Li J, Xiong H, Tui W, Zhu Y, Zhang J. Effect of Extrusion or Fermentation on Physicochemical and Digestive Properties of Barley Powder. Front Nutr 2022; 8:794355. [PMID: 35223935 PMCID: PMC8867180 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2021.794355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2021] [Accepted: 12/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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In this work, the effect of extrusion and fermentation on the physicochemical and digestive properties of barley powder was studied. The results showed that the contents of phenolics, β-glucan, protein, and lipid decreased after extrusion. The contents of nutrients (except lipid) increased after fermentation. Both extrusion and fermentation of barley can lead to the darkening of the color and effectively optimize the palatability by reducing the viscosity. In vitro digestion of starch showed that the content of as rapidly digestible starch increased after extrusion and fermentation. The contents of ferulic acid, 2-hydroxybenzoic acid, and caffeic acid decreased after extrusion, while the contents of chlorogenic acid, p-coumaric acid, and ferulic acid increased after fermentation. Basically, the content of all the phenolic showed an increasing trend after digestion. The antioxidant activity decreased after extrusion and increased after fermentation. Therefore, the nutritional composition and properties of barley powder were changed under the two processing methods.
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- Xiang Xiao
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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Dong GM, Dong JL, Zhu YY, Shen RL, Qu LB. Development of weaning food with prebiotic effects based on roasted or extruded quinoa and millet flour. J Food Sci 2021; 86:1089-1096. [PMID: 33751602 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.15616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2020] [Revised: 12/21/2020] [Accepted: 12/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Weaning is the gradual process of introducing solids or semisolid foods into an infant's diet, in order to ensure their healthy growth. This study developed two kinds of formula weaning food based on roasted or extruded quinoa and millet flour, and evaluated their quality. A fructo-oligosaccharide (FOS)/galacto-oligosaccharide (GOS) mix was added to provide the prebiotic potential. The protein contents of the roasted quinoa-millet complementary food (RQMCF) and extruded quinoa-millet complementary food (EQMCF) were 16.7% and 17.74% higher, respectively, than that of commercial millet complementary food (CMCF). Both RQMCF and EQMCF provided sufficient levels of energy and minerals. Extrusion provided the foods with a lower viscosity, and higher solubility and water absorption ability than roasting. In vitro digestion results showed that EQMCF exhibited the highest starch and protein digestibility (89.76% and 88.72%, respectively) followed by RQMCF (87.75% and 86.63%) and CMCF (83.35% and 81.54%). The digestas of RQMCF and EQMCF after in vitro digestion exhibited prebiotic effects by promoting the growth of the probiotics (Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus delbrueckii). These results will contribute to developing complementary weaning foods for infants. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: This study has shown that extrusion is an efficient and stable processing method for producing infant complementary foods with low density, balanced nutrition, and high levels of starch and protein digestibility. Extruded quinoa-millet prebiotic complementary food can also promote the proliferation of probiotics. This will provide a new direction for developing novel infant formula weaning foods.
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- Gui-Mei Dong
- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450000, China
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450000, China
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450000, China
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Organic Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China
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Byarugaba R, Nabubuya A, Muyonga J. Descriptive sensory analysis and consumer preferences of bean sauces. Food Sci Nutr 2020; 8:4252-4265. [PMID: 32884706 PMCID: PMC7455938 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.1721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Revised: 05/28/2020] [Accepted: 05/29/2020] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Sensory acceptability of value-added bean products is a critical determinant of their consumption. This study determined the factors influencing consumer preference of processed beans. Dry common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L) processed by boiling, roasting, and extrusion were milled into flour and used to make bean sauces. The sauces were evaluated by 10 panelists using quantitative descriptive analysis and ranked by 120 consumers for preference. The factors influencing consumer preference were computed by a partial least squares regression model. The results showed that sauces were more distinguishable by appearance, taste, and mouth-feel than by aroma, flavor, and after-taste. Sauces that were brown in color, with burnt aroma and burnt after-taste were preferred to those that were described as lumpy with mashed potato flavor. Oven roasted beans and boiled beans were preferred to traditionally roasted, extruded, and unprocessed beans. Preference was significantly (p < .05) positively influenced by brown color and negatively by lumpiness which were both sensory descriptors of the appearance of sauce. Appearance is therefore the leading influencer of consumer preference in bean sauces and should be prioritized by product developers over other sensory attributes in development of similar products for wider acceptance and utilization of common beans.
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- Rachel Byarugaba
- Department of Food Technology and NutritionSchool of Food Technology, Nutrition and BioengineeringCollege of Agricultural and Environmental SciencesMakerere UniversityKampalaUganda
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- Department of Food Technology and NutritionSchool of Food Technology, Nutrition and BioengineeringCollege of Agricultural and Environmental SciencesMakerere UniversityKampalaUganda
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- Department of Food Technology and NutritionSchool of Food Technology, Nutrition and BioengineeringCollege of Agricultural and Environmental SciencesMakerere UniversityKampalaUganda
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Oladiran DA, Emmambux NM. Locally Available African Complementary Foods: Nutritional Limitations and Processing Technologies to Improve Nutritional Quality—A Review. FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/87559129.2020.1762640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Dolapo A. Oladiran
- Department of Consumer and Food Sciences, University of Pretoria, Hatfield, South Africa
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- Department of Consumer and Food Sciences, University of Pretoria, Hatfield, South Africa
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Sant' Ana CT, Antunes PT, Reis TCD, Váz-Tostes MDG, Meira EF, Costa NMB. Bioaccessibility and bioavailability of iron in biofortified germinated cowpea. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2019; 99:6287-6295. [PMID: 31259417 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.9902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2019] [Revised: 06/25/2019] [Accepted: 06/26/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walph) is predominantly consumed in the North and Northeast regions of Brazil, and its biofortification with iron seeks to reduce the high prevalence of iron deficiency anemia in these regions. It is commonly eaten cooked; however, in the germinated form, it can improve nutritional quality by reducing the antinutritional factors and consequently improving the bioavailability of elements. The present study aimed to determine the physico-chemical characteristics, bioaccessibility and bioavailability of iron in biofortified germinated cowpea. RESULTS There was no statistical difference between the germinated and cooked beans with regard to centesimal composition. Germinated beans had phytates and tannins similar to cooked beans. The phytate-iron molar ratio for all groups did not present a statistical difference (cooking 3.58 and 3.41; germinated 3.94 and 3.51), nor did the parameters evaluating in vivo iron bioavailability. Total phenolics was higher in the germinated group (cooking 0.56 and 0.64; Germinated 2.05 and 2.45 mg gallic acid kg-1 ). In vitro bioaccessibility of iron of germinated beans presented higher values (P ≤ 0.05) compared to cooked beans. There was higher expression of divalent metal transporter-1 in biofortified and germinated beans. CONCLUSION The iron bioavailability from the biofortified and germinated beans was comparable to ferrous sulfate. Germination can be considered as an alternative and efficient method for consuming cowpea, presenting good iron bioaccessibility and bioavailability. © 2019 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Cíntia Tomaz Sant' Ana
- Graduate Program in Food Science and Technology, Center for Agrarian Sciences and Engineering, Federal University of Espírito Santo - UFES, Alegre, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Food Science and Technology, Center for Agrarian Sciences and Engineering, Federal University of Espírito Santo - UFES, Alegre, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacy and Nutrition, Center for Exact, Natural and Health Sciences, Federal University of Espírito Santo - UFES, Alegre, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacy and Nutrition, Center for Exact, Natural and Health Sciences, Federal University of Espírito Santo - UFES, Alegre, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacy and Nutrition, Center for Exact, Natural and Health Sciences, Federal University of Espírito Santo - UFES, Alegre, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Food Science and Technology, Center for Agrarian Sciences and Engineering, Federal University of Espírito Santo - UFES, Alegre, Brazil
- Department of Pharmacy and Nutrition, Center for Exact, Natural and Health Sciences, Federal University of Espírito Santo - UFES, Alegre, Brazil
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Delimont NM, Vahl CI, Kayanda R, Msuya W, Mulford M, Alberghine P, Praygod G, Mngara J, Alavi S, Lindshield BL. Complementary Feeding of Sorghum-Based and Corn-Based Fortified Blended Foods Results in Similar Iron, Vitamin A, and Anthropometric Outcomes in the MFFAPP Tanzania Efficacy Study. Curr Dev Nutr 2019; 3:nzz027. [PMID: 31143849 PMCID: PMC6535421 DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzz027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2019] [Revised: 04/02/2019] [Accepted: 04/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Fortified blended foods (FBFs) are micronutrient-fortified food aid products containing cereals and pulses. It has been suggested to reformulate FBFs to include whey protein concentrate, use alternative commodities (e.g., sorghum and cowpea), and utilize processing methods such as extrusion to produce them. The Micronutrient Fortified Food Aid Pilot Project (MFFAPP) efficacy study was designed to test the efficacy of complementary feeding of newly formulated FBFs. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to test the effectiveness of 5 newly formulated FBFs in combating iron deficiency anemia and vitamin A deficiency compared with traditionally prepared corn-soy blend plus (CSB+) and no intervention. A secondary aim was to determine the impact on underweight, stunting, wasting, and middle-upper arm circumference. METHODS A 20-wk, partially randomized cluster study was completed. Two age groups (aged 6-23 and 24-53 mo) with hemoglobin status <10.3 g/dL, and weight-for-height z scores >-3 were enrolled and assigned to diet groups. Biochemical and anthropometric measurements were collected at 0, 10, and 20 wk. RESULTS Both hemoglobin concentrations and anemia ORs were significantly improved in all intervention groups except for CSB+ and the no-intervention groups at week 20. Only extruded corn-soy blend 14 and the no-intervention age groups failed to significantly decrease vitamin A deficiency risk (P < 0.04). There were no consistent significant differences among groups in anthropometric outcomes. CONCLUSIONS FBFs reformulated with sorghum, cowpea, corn, and soy significantly improved anemia and vitamin A deficiency ORs compared with week 0 and with no intervention. Although newly formulated FBFs did not significantly improve vitamin A deficiency or anemia compared with CSB+, CSB+ was the only FBF not to significantly improve these outcomes over the study duration. Our findings suggest that newly formulated sorghum- and cowpea-based FBFs are equally efficacious in improving these micronutrient outcomes. However, further FBF refinement is warranted. This trial was registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT02847962.
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- Nicole M Delimont
- Departments of Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
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- Project Concern International—Tanzania, Mwanza, Tanzania
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- National Institute for Medical Research—Tanzania, Mwanza, Tanzania
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- National Institute for Medical Research—Tanzania, Mwanza, Tanzania
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- Grain Science and Industry, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
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- Departments of Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
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Alowo D, Muggaga C, Ongeng D. The effect of traditional malting technology practiced by an ethnic community in northern Uganda on in-vitro nutrient bioavailability and consumer sensory preference for locally formulated complementary food formulae. Food Sci Nutr 2018; 6:2491-2498. [PMID: 30510750 PMCID: PMC6261209 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2018] [Revised: 09/27/2018] [Accepted: 10/01/2018] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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The occurrence of anti-nutritional constituents in plants is an important factor that negatively affects bioavailability of nutrients and effectiveness of plant-based foods in complementary feeding in rural areas in developing countries. However, proven methods that improve bioavailability of nutrients and tailored for application in processing complementary foods among rural communities are largely lacking. This study examined the efficacy of a traditional malting technology practiced by the Acholi ethnic community of northern Uganda to improve protein digestibility and bioavailability of iron and zinc from millet-sesame-soy composite containing 200, 300, and 550 kcal meant for complementary feeding of children aged 6-8, 9-12, and 13-23 years old, respectively. The technology involves washing and soaking of ingredients for 12 hr; malting ingredients individually for 48 hr with water changed after every 6 hr; and sun-drying malted ingredients for 72 hr. Results showed that the level of anti-nutritional factors significantly reduced (p ≤ 0.05) in all the composite formulae except the content of total phenolics in 200, tannins in 300 and 550 kcal, composite formula, respectively. In vitro protein digestibility significantly improved (p ≤ 0.05) in all the composite formulae except in the 200 kcal formula. Iron bioavailability significantly increased (p ≤ 0.05) in all the composite formulae except in the 550 kcal energy category. Improvement in zinc bioavailability was only observed in the 300 kcal formula. However, there were significant reductions (p ≤ 0.05) in the level of caregiver preferences for sensory properties and overall acceptability of the composites. These results demonstrate that the traditional malting technology has potential to improve nutrient bioavailability in plant-based foods but requires improvement in order to increase its efficacy and mitigate negative effects on sensory appeal.
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- Docus Alowo
- Department of Food Science and Postharvest TechnologyFaculty of Agriculture and EnvironmentGulu UniversityGuluUganda
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- Department of Food Science and Postharvest TechnologyFaculty of Agriculture and EnvironmentGulu UniversityGuluUganda
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- Department of Food Science and Postharvest TechnologyFaculty of Agriculture and EnvironmentGulu UniversityGuluUganda
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Natabirwa H, Muyonga JH, Nakimbugwe D, Lungaho M. Physico-chemical properties and extrusion behaviour of selected common bean varieties. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2018; 98:1492-1501. [PMID: 28799654 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.8618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2017] [Revised: 08/04/2017] [Accepted: 08/04/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Extrusion processing offers the possibility of processing common beans industrially into highly nutritious and functional products. However, there is limited information on properties of extrudates from different bean varieties and their association with raw material characteristics and extrusion conditions. In this study, physico-chemical properties of raw and extruded Bishaz, K131, NABE19, Roba1 and RWR2245 common beans were determined. The relationships between bean characteristics and extrusion conditions on the extrudate properties were analysed. RESULTS Extrudate physico-chemical and pasting properties varied significantly (P < 0.05) among bean varieties. Expansion ratio and water solubility decreased, while bulk density, water absorption, peak and breakdown viscosities increased as feed moisture increased. Protein exhibited significant positive correlation (P < 0.05) with water solubility index, and negative correlations (P < 0.05) with water absorption, bulk density and pasting viscosities. Iron and dietary fibre showed positive correlation while total ash exhibited negative correlation with peak viscosity, final viscosity and setback. Similar trends were observed in principal component analysis. CONCLUSION Extrudate physico-chemical properties were found to be associated with beans protein, starch, iron, zinc and fibre contents. Therefore, bean chemical composition may serve as an indicator for beans extrusion behaviour and could be useful in selection of beans for extrusion. © 2017 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Hedwig Natabirwa
- School of Food Technology Nutrition & Bioengineering, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
- National Agricultural Research Laboratories, National Agricultural Research Organization, Kampala, Uganda
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- School of Food Technology Nutrition & Bioengineering, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- School of Food Technology Nutrition & Bioengineering, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- Center for International Tropical Agriculture, Kampala, Uganda
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Raigar RK, Mishra HN. Study on the effect of pilot scale roasting conditions on the physicochemical and functional properties of maize flour (Cv. Bio 22027). J FOOD PROCESS PRES 2018. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.13602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Rakesh Kumar Raigar
- Agricultural and Food Engineering Department; Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur; Kharagpur-721302 West Bengal, India
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- Agricultural and Food Engineering Department; Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur; Kharagpur-721302 West Bengal, India
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Akande OA, Nakimbugwe D, Mukisa IM. Optimization of extrusion conditions for the production of instant grain amaranth-based porridge flour. Food Sci Nutr 2017; 5:1205-1214. [PMID: 29188049 PMCID: PMC5694879 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2017] [Revised: 07/26/2017] [Accepted: 07/28/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Malnutrition is one of the foremost causes of death among children below 5 years in developing countries. Development of nutrient-dense food formulations using locally available crops has been proposed as a means to combat this menace. This study optimized the extrusion process for the production of a nutritious amaranth-based porridge flour. Least cost formulations containing grain amaranth, groundnut, iron-rich beans, pumpkin, orange-fleshed sweet potato, carrot, and maize were developed and evaluated by a sensory panel (n = 30) for acceptability using the 9-point hedonic scale. Extrusion process of the most acceptable porridge flour was optimized by response surface methodology (RSM). Barrel temperature (130-170°C) and feed moisture content (14%-20%) were the independent variables which significantly (p < .05) affected in vitro protein digestibility, vitamin A retention, total polyphenol, phytic content, and iron and zinc extractabilities. Optimization of the extrusion process improved the nutritional quality of the instant flour.
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- Olamide A. Akande
- Department of Food Science and TechnologyFederal University of TechnologyAkureOndo StateNigeria
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- Department of Food Technology and NutritionMakerere UniversityKampalaUganda
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- Department of Food Technology and NutritionMakerere UniversityKampalaUganda
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