1.1 Background of the study Figure 1 : Finger millet seeded grasses Finger millet (Eleusine corocana) is a small seeded, annual cereal grasses which are adapted to tropical and arid climates that belongs to the family Poaceae (Shobana et al., 2013). Finger millet is widely cultivated in in Africa and Asia and is used primarily for human food by the lower income group as the preferred millet, due to its abundance and low cost (Karki and Kharel, 2012). Finger millet has grew significance in the recent years due to its nutritional quality. Patel & Verma (2015) reported finger millet to be a rich source of protein, iron, calcium, phosphorous, fiber and vitamin content thus suitable for growing children and aged people. Finger millets are as …show more content…
1.4 Specific objectives • To determine an ideal germination period of finger millet • To determine the effect of germination on the physicochemical properties (viscosity, pH and colour) of finger millet flour • To evaluate sensory characteristics of cooked porridge from finger millet flour 1.5 Hypothesis • Flour produced by germination of finger millet will have lower viscosity than the corresponding finger millet flour not germinated • The porridge produced by germination will be more acceptable to consumers than ungerminated one. 1.6 Importance of the …show more content…
It will also make use of otherwise unproductive land to cultivate finger millet for the production of food products due to the minimal requirements for its cultivation. This leads to job creation within the millet producing communities hence overcoming
This initiative brings back much-needed control to communities by promoting local agriculture and providing capital growth to these areas as well.4 Another possible solution in areas that are able to support
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Fertile Agribusiness in yuma has evolved to help model for efficiently using maximize agricultural production and economic value. By using irrigation we improve efficiency and judicious switching to less dried up crops we can use less water,
Acrylic Nails There is nothing more attractive on a person that completes your look than a good set of Acrylic Nails. If done correctly can add a look of extreme class and sexiness while being attractive and clean looking. In an office setting they can look professional and at night they can look sleek and fun. Nothing is as versatile as your Acrylic Nails and are well worth the money that women spend on them every week. While trying to keep up with the fashion world, cosmetic companies were experimenting and inventing a lot of make up and at this time the Acrylic Nail was discovered.
The Spoonfuls on Panera Bread Barracks Road Charlottesville, VA For about three years now, my family has to travel to Charlottesville to drop my sister off at UVA, the college she goes to. It takes awhile to get there, so most of my morning is already scheduled for the car ride.nd we need to find a place to eat lunch. Well, Panera Bread is our first and best option. choice.
”People around the world who had access to the most productive crops became the most productive farmers,” (PBS). Productive crops are the easiest to farm, provide the most nutrients, and stay fresh the longest. These factors were determined by a crop’s availability in certain areas. In the Middle East, natives grew wheat which was extremely more productive than taro which was grown in Papua New Guinea. Because wheat was easier to grow, stored better, and contained more protein and fiber than taro, Middle Easterners had a more reliable and useful food source.
A large number of people may not have taken to the taste of Ladies ' Fingers, otherwise known as Okra due to its slimy consistency, but this vegetable is a great source of nutrition. Okra is packed with plenty of vitamins and minerals that your body needs to keep functioning well. Constipation relief and prevention: Although it is not right away recognized as nutritious okra health benefits are many and they come largely from its soluble fiber. The excellent source of dietary fiber is great the proper performance of the digestive system.
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According to Northoff (2007), nutrition is critical for a healthy and active life, but many people around the world still have no access to sufficient and nutritious food because of poverty and lack of nutrition education. Moreover, Riddle (2005) stresses that nutrition education is a key for developing the skills and motivation needed to eat well, and is especially important in situations where families have limited resources. The benefits of nutrition education and counselling can directly influence nutritional status, consequently, helping in attaining the millennium development goal (MDG) to reduce the prevalence of hunger and malnutrition (Garcia, 2008). In a recent preliminary study conducted by ENDESA in 2007, the way in which the mother’s educational level influenced malnutrition was observed. Statistics reveal that 15.4 percent of children of mothers with no education suffered from chronic malnutrition, while 9.4 percent and 4.7 percent in children of mothers with secondary or higher education levels respectively (Acevedo & Menendez, 2006).
What is Processed Food? The term ‘processed food’ applies to any food that has been changed from its natural state in some way, either for safety reasons or convenience. Some foods need processing to make them safe, such as milk, which needs to be pasteurized to remove harmful bacteria. Other foods need processing to make them suitable for use, such as pressing seeds to make oil.
INTRODUCTION Mushrooms have been a part of the human diet since time immemorial, involving a large number of edible species. In most countries mushrooms are an important delicacy because of the unique flavor and texture though they do not contribute a significant portion of the human diet [1a].Though more than 2000 species of mushrooms exist in nature, there are only less than 25 species are widely used as food and only a few have commercialized. Mushrooms are an attractive functional food because of their varied chemical constituents [2a]. The traditional use of mushrooms as food and medicine in Asian countries are also known [3a,4a] Mushrooms are healthy foods rich with proteins, vitamins, minerals, fibers, trace elements and poor in calorie and cholesterol [5a,6a]. Mushrooms are comparable to meat, egg, and milk because it contains amino acid composition similar to that of animal proteins.
The experiment shall use several concentrations of sucrose solution and a substance known as Methylene blue. A piece of potato/ carrot shall be placed in a boiling tube and the solution shall be poured into it. This tube shall have Methylene blue added into it. After incubation some of this solution shall be taken out with a pipette and inserted into a separate boiling tube containing the same sucrose solution however this solution shall be known as the pre-incubated solution. The drop shall be watched so as to see if the density of the water and concentration of sucrose has increased or not, displaying the water
The percentage weight change is dependent on surface area of potato Controlled The amount of salt solution used Percentage of salt in solution Length of time the potato is sat in water Materials needed 3 Potatoes 600 ml 15% salt solution Utensils 4x 300 ml beaker Knife Cutting board Scale Ruler Procedure 1. 8 rectangular prisms will be cut from the potatoes;
Introduction: “Sustainable agriculture is the efficient production of safe high quality agricultural products, in a way that protects and improves the natural environment the social and economic conditions of farmers their employees and local communities and safe guard the health and welfare of all farmed species“ There are three main principles of sustainable agriculture, the three principles are: 1. Economic sustainability 2. Environmental sustainability 3. Social sustainability With the human population continuing to rise, it is vital that the agricultural industry becomes more sustainable to meet the needs of the growing population. One of the impacts of this growing population is an increase in land usage for settlement purposes.
It is very important for the Muslim consumers to really know what they have eaten, used, or consumed about certain food products. They have to know the basic of Halal, Mashbooh, and Haram on the products that exists around them. Firstly, the definition of Halal can be examined as ‘permitted and lawful’ in Islam. Halal also involves that a product is ‘thoyyiban’ which means wholesome, safe, nutritious, beneficial and good quality. As Allah S.W.T (God) says in the holy Qur’an: “O mankind!