A community resource persons’ training guide: improving food and nutrition security through banana-based farming systems and foods [PDF]
The information in this manual was selected following gaps identified at community level through focus group discussions and household surveys. The guide first describes what food security implies, it then goes on to give basic concepts on nutrition, i.e.
Bergh, I. van den +5 more
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Incorporating rice bran in ready‐to‐use therapeutic foods (RUTFs) was used for treatment of childhood malnutrition. RUTF nutrient analysis showed increased dietary fiber and vitamins E and B1. Non‐targeted metabolomics revealed significant changes in lipids, amino acids, carbohydrates, vitamins, and phytochemicals corresponding to rice bran.
Annika M. Weber +13 more
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Development and sensory acceptance of products manufactured with green banana flour
The present work aimed to develop, to make sensory evaluation and to investigate the purchase intention of bakery products based on green banana flour. This is a descriptive study of a qualitative-quantitative approach, in which three different products (bread, cookie and cake) based on green banana flour, were tested through sensory assessment ...
Medeiros, Angela de Fatima da Costa +3 more
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Pasting and physical properties of green banana flours and pastas [PDF]
Viscosity and physical properties of flours and pastas prepared from four cultivars of green bananas (namely Pisang Berangan, Pisang Nangka, Pisang Tanduk, and Pisang Nipah) have been evaluated.
Cheok, Choon Yoong +5 more
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Content and retention of provitamin a carotenoids following ripening and local processing of four popular Musa cultivars from Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo [PDF]
Changes in the concentrations and retention levels of total and individual provitamin A carotenoids (pVACs) during ripening and local processing of the four most popular Musa cultivars of Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo were established through HPLC
Blomme, Guy +5 more
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Development of Vegetable Seeds Incorporated Cookies: Nutrient Composition, Functional Properties, Mineral Analysis and Sensory Evaluation [PDF]
Jackfruit and Okra are popular fruit crops grown in India. The seeds are the by-product obtained during the processing of these crops. Jackfruit seed possess disposal problem if not handled properly.
Sahai, M. M. (Ms)
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Development and characterization of gluten-free noodles from whole rice flour and green banana flour
The food industry is constantly seeking to identify and valorise new natural and sustainable sources, such as plant powders and unconventional flours, as alternatives to traditional flours. The objective of this study was to evaluate the nutritional potential of green banana flour (GBF) to develop and optimize a gluten-free noodle assortment with ...
Daniela Stoin +6 more
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Abstract Banana and plantain offer larger scope in the preparation of designer foods with enriched functional constituents. The study was targeted to investigate the functional and structural differences between different genome groups of banana and its influence on functional characteristics and chemical constituents.
P. Suresh Kumar +3 more
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Application of green banana flour for partial substitution of wheat flour in sliced bread
The objective of this work was to develop a sliced bread product with green banana flour in order to obtain high resistant starch content and good acceptance. Four bread formulations were studied, at concentrations of 0% (control), 15%, 20% and 25% green banana flour (Terra Maranhão variety).
Eliseth de Souza Viana +3 more
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Herein, we investigate raw banana flours derived from unexploited cultivars in Southern India, focusing on their nutritional profile, physicochemical characteristics, and hypoglycemic effects. The findings show that the flours are promising functional foods, providing nutrition and health benefits.
V. S. Shini +3 more
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