Vol. 7, Issue 1 (2019)
Effect of processing on the physico-chemical parameters of minor millet grains
Author(s): B Dayakar Rao, Sukreeti Sharma, E Kiranmai and VA Tonapi
Abstract: In order to diversify the uses on minor millets, the study was undertaken to understand the changes caused due to processing on the selected physico-chemical parameters. Results indicated significant difference (at 5% level of significance) for all the minor millets at physical and chemical levels. The physical parameters i.e. length, width, thickness, geometric mean diameter, arithmetic mean diameter, surface area were observed highest in case of puffed grain (3.75 mm, 3.38 mm, 2.31 mm, 3.08 mm, 3.15 mm, 30.58 mm2 respectively and lowest for dehulled grain (2.05 mm, 1.72 mm, 1.18 mm, 1.60 mm, 1.63 mm, 9.59 mm respectively). Proximate composition expressed high values for protein and low values for ash, moisture and fat content when compared to raw millet grains, making processed Ready to Eat (RTE) product viable for snacking purpose.
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Fig. 1: Bulk density and Tapped density of minor millets
Fig. 2: Roundness and Sphericity of minor millets
Fig. 3: Comparison among physical characteristics of Minor millets
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How to cite this article:
B Dayakar Rao, Sukreeti Sharma, E Kiranmai, VA Tonapi. Effect of processing on the physico-chemical parameters of minor millet grains. Int J Chem Stud 2019;7(1):276-281.
