Ena Gupta
Technology and Sciences,
Allahabad
India
Research Article
Utilization of Dehydrated Herbs in the Formulation of Value Added Snack "Rice Flakes Mix"
Author(s): Ena Gupta, Jyoti Sinha and Ritu P. DubeyEna Gupta, Jyoti Sinha and Ritu P. Dubey
Herbs are still the alternative medicine and primary source of health care for 80% of the world. Information available on the nutritive value of herbs is negligible. Thus, an attempt was made to introduce new types of value added edible medicinal herbs in food product, which will improve the well being of the citizen in the country and prevent micronutrient malnutrition. Low calorie ready-to-eat snack (rice flakes mix) was developed by incorporating edible dehydrated herbs, high in nutritional value and rich in micronutrients viz. mint, basil, drumstick, ginger, garlic and lotus stem. These herbs were analyzed for proximate and mineral contents which were then incorporated into rice flakes with one control (T0 ) and four treatments T1 , T2 , T3 and T4 at 4, 8, 12 and 16% incorporation level of herbs using their standard ingredients and methods of prepara.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2157-7110.S1-002