Effect of Roasting on Whole Grain Barnyard Millet to the Proximate Composition, Amino Acid Profile, Total Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Activity

@#Introduction: Barnyard millet, an ancient grain that serves as a staple food and a key component of many diets, requires processing before consumption. Roasting is a common processing method that can enhance millet palatability. However, it is important to ensure that the nutritional properties are well preserved. Hence, this study investigated the influence of roasting on the proximate composition, amino acid composition, total phenolic content (TPC) and antioxidant activity of the whole grain barnyard millet sample. Method: The roasted sample of whole grain barnyard millet was roasted in the oven at 110℃ for 10 minutes and used for proximate analysis and amino acid composition. Meanwhile, TPC and DPPH were performed using the ethanol extract of a roasted whole-grain barnyard millet sample. Results: This study found a significant (p<0.05) of 14.22% reduction in moisture content in roasted millet compared to non-roasted millet. The roasted millet sample showed a higher fat content (p<0.05) compared to the non-roasted millet sample, with values of 5.08±0.24% and 4.38±0.24%, respectively. The total amino acid content of the non-roasted sample was 116.76±11.31ng, while the roasted sample had a value of 123.51±0.23.22ng. In addition, the TPC and antioxidant activity were found significantly higher (p<0.05) in the roasted sample than in the non-roasted sample of whole grain barnyard millet. Conclusion: The roasting method should be considered in processing of the whole grain barnyard millet to enhance the nutrient composition and boost its functionality.

The Combination of Vivianite Powder and Compost Derived Poultry Litter: Appropriate Biological Fertilizer to Improve Nutritional Values of Carrot (Daucus Carota L.)

Aims: To improve the nutritional values of carrot in the Great North Cameroon by using natural fertilizing. Study Design: A 11x2x2 factorial design with 11 origins of carrot roots (fertilizing) (T0, T+, P10, P15, Py10, Py15, F1, F1+P10, F1+P15, F1+Py10 and F1+Py15), 02 harvest areas (Maroua and Ngaoundere (Cameroon)) and 02 harvest years (2019 and 2020). Place and Duration of Study: Laboratory of Biodiversity and Sustainable Development, University of Ngaoundere Cameroon, September 2019 and September 2020. Methodology: Nutrient parameters of carrot roots (moisture, vitamin C, carotenoids, fiber, carbohydrates and ash of carrot roots contents) were assessed according to standard methods. Results: Globally, carrot nutritional values varied significantly (p<0.05) depending on fertilizer, harvest area (Ngaoundere and Maroua Cameroon), and harvest year (2019 and 2020). The carrot nutrient contents from Maroua Cameroon were higher than those from Ngaoundere. The highest carrot nutrients content was from F1+P10 plots (combination of 1 Kg of poultry litter with 10 g of vivianite powder). In Maroua, roots from treated carrot plants with F1+P10 fertilizer are 1.55 and 1.24 fold richer in carotenoids than those from T0 and T+ plants respectively in 2019 ; in growing year 2020, the carotenoid contents of F1+P10 roots were 1.52 fold and 1.29 fold higher than those of T0 and T+ plants. In Ngaoundere, Vitamin C content of carrots from F1+P10 fertilizer is 1.79 fold higher than that of T0 plants and 1.18 fold higher than that of T+ plants in 2019, while in 2020 the value of this parameter was 1.69 fold and 1.47 fold higher than that of T0 and T+ plants respectively. The F1+P10 fertilizer encreased total carbohydrate content at 51.88 % compared to T0 and 20.03 % compared to T+ in Maroua, and at 27.59 % and 7.95 % compared to T0 and T+ respectively in Ngaoundere. Conclusion: By used F1+P10 natural fertilizer for carrot growing, we contribute to improve the nutritional values of this vegetable crop, but also to valorize our local resources in biological agriculture, as well as to protect the environment.

Diseño de alimentos novedosos a base de fenogreco: valoración nutricional, características organolépticas, aceptabilidad y satisfacción / Design of novel foods based on fenugreek: nutritional assessment, organoleptic properties, acceptability and satisfaction

El fenogreco es una planta forrajera que pertenece a la familia Leguminoceae. Su nombre científico es Trigonella foenum graecum (heno griego) y se la conoce también como alholva. Se han descripto siete especies, entre las cuales se destacan Trigonella gladiata, Trigonella coerulea y Trigonella foenum graecum1 . Dado que no se conocen las numerosas propiedades de Trigonella, el objetivo de este trabajo fue diseñar alimentos novedosos y/o realizar modificaciones de alimentos existentes empleando fenogreco como materia prima, estudiar sus características organolépticas, cuantificar sus macronutrientes y compuestos antioxidantes, realizar la evaluación nutricional de los productos obtenidos, su aceptabilidad y potencial aplicación en pacientes diabéticos. El estudio es de tipo exploratorio-descriptivo, mientras que el diseño es no experimental-transversal. Se elaboraron exitosamente diferentes productos alimenticios con y sin semillas de fenogreco: pancitos saborizados (porción 50 g), barritas de cereales (porción de 20 g) y tartaletas de atún, queso y aceitunas (porción de 15 g). Las preparaciones con fenogreco tuvieron gran aceptabilidad en la población encuestada. Los resultados de cuantificación de macronutrientes indican que la semilla de fenogreco posee 56 g de carbohidratos totales, 30 g de carbohidratos reductores, 2,02 g de compuestos fenólicos, 28 g de proteínas, 7,8 g de grasas y 27 g de fibras (en 100 g de semilla), convirtiéndo lo en un alimento completo nutricionalmente y aceptable para incluir en la dieta de las poblaciones que lo tengan a su alcance.

Fenugreek is a fodder plant in the family Leguminoseae. Its scientific name is Trigonella foenum graecum (Greek hay) also known as alholva. Seven species have been described, including Trigonella gladiata, Trigonella coerulea and Trigonella foenum graecum1 . Since the several properties of Trigonella are unknown, the purpose of this paper was to design novel foods and/or modify existing foods using fenugreek as raw material, study its organoleptic properties, quantify its macronutrients and antioxidant compounds, perform the nutritional assessment of products obtained, their acceptability and potential use in diabetic patients. This is an exploratory-descriptive study, whereas the design is non-experimental-transversal. Different food products were successfully manufactured with and without fenugreek seeds: savory bread (serving 50 g), cereal bar (serving 20 g) tuna, cheese and olives cakes (serving 15 g). Preparations with fenugreek were fully accepted by the population surveyed. The results obtained by the quantification of macronutrients show that fenugreek seed contains 56 g total carbohydrates, 30 g reducing carbohydrates, 2,02 g phenolic compounds, 28 g proteins, 7,8 g fat and 27 g fiber (in 100 g of seeds); making it a completely nutritional and acceptable food to be included in a diet for the populations who can afford it.

Learning of nutritional values of foods of childhood obesity during a summer camp.

During a summer camp held between March 30, 1992 - April 24, 1992, 21 obese children, 8 males and 13 females were taught about nutritional requirements, values and food exchange lists. After 3-weeks of instruction, the obese children were evaluated about these topics. Caloric values of fruits were easily remembered. Carbohydrate category ranked second after fruits. Meats category was the last to be remembered; however, eight percent of the participants could pass the test in meat category. The evaluation showed successful teaching about nutritional values of food to these children. This teaching could be the base for the next summer course.