Effects of watermelon pulp fortification on maize mageu physicochemical and sensory acceptability.

ABSTRACT: Mageu is a non-alcoholic fermented gruel processed from cereal grains, mostly maize and is widely consumed in the Southern African region. The refined maize meal used for mageu processing is limited in dietary fiber, B-vitamins, vitamin C, carotenoids, omega-3 fatty acids and minerals because of bran removal during milling. Fortification with plant carotenoid sources may be an effective method to supply potent antioxidants such as lycopene and beta-carotene that help preventing vitamin A deficiency related diseases. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of three levels of watermelon pulp powder fortifications (5g, 10g, and 15g) on the physicochemical and sensory acceptability of maize mageu. Significant difference (p < 0.05) was found for crude pro

SUBMITTER: Maakelo PK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8167226 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature