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Formulation and Characterization of a Novel Finger Millet-Based Instant Complementary Premix Powder for Infants Aged between 6-59 Months in Zimbabwe
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When an infant is older than six months, human milk is no longer enough as sole dietary source for optimal growth, and thus, a greater reliance is placed on complementary foods for children aged 6-24 months. These foods are often not nutritious in developing countries. This study focused on the development and evaluation of an instant complementary porridge made using Finger millet (Eleucine coracana) as the main ingredient, cowpea (Vigna unguiculata), and biofortified vitamin A ―orange‖ maize (Zea mays). All the raw materials were pre-processed by germination, roasting and milling before the instant complementary premix powder formulation. Standards methods were used to evaluate the nutritional values of the formulated complementary food. The resultant instant complementary premix powder had the following levels of nutrients; 68.64% carbohydrates, 13.14% protein, 9.04% fat, 4.27% moisture, 2.84% ash and 2.06 % fiber. The mineral content was as follows; zinc levels were 1.36±0.01 mg 100g-1 . The iron content was 7.52±0.18 mg 100 g-1 , sodium 563±0.01mg 100g-1 , calcium 517±0.01 mg 100g-1 , magnesium 516.7±0.05 mg 100g-1 and phosphorus 366.7±0.01 mg 100g-1 . Tannins were not detected; oxalates were 0.22±0.01 g100g-1 and phytates 2.46±0.01 g 100g-1 . A complementary instant porridge for children under 5 years was successfully developed from finger millet, cowpeas and biofortified Vitamin A ―orange‖ maize. The instant complementary premix powder developed was well accepted and met at least 50% of the nutritional needs of children aged between 6 and 59 months
