| Abstrakt: |
Iron deficiency anaemia is a primary issue around the globe, particularly among women and children in developing countries, causing a significant risk to overall wellbeing. Therefore, an attempt was made to develop iron-rich ladoo by incorporating Moringa olifera leaf powder (MOLP) at 0, 5, 10 and 15 per cent and assess for sensory acceptability, nutritional quality, anti-nutrient and antioxidant properties. The result shows that 5 per cent MOLP incorporated in Til ladoo was the most acceptable prototype. The protein, energy, dietary fibre, calcium, iron, β-carotene, thiamine, vitamin C, riboflavin, pyridoxine and vitamin B12 increased significantly (p < 0.05) with the incorporation of 5 per cent MOLP, whereas fat, energy and zinc decreased. The anti-nutrients oxalate, phytate and lectin decreased significantly (p < 0.05), while tannin and trypsin inhibitors increased. The radical scavenging activity of 5 per cent MOLP incorporated Til ladoo was significantly higher than the Control Til ladoo. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
