In vitro protein and starch digestibility of pearl millet (Pennisetum gluacum L.) as affected by processing techniques.
The effect of malting and blanching on the in vitro protein and starch digestibility of pearl millet (Pennisetum gluacum L.) were investigated. Pearl millet seeds were subjected to malting [steeping (16 h), germination (48 and 72 h) and kilning (24 h at 50 degrees C)] and blanching (30 s at 98 degrees C) treatments, before grinding to flour. The results indicated that both the treatments improved the in vitro digestibility significantly. Malting appreciably improved the in vitro protein (14-26%) and starch (86-112%) digestibility and improvement by malting was significantly higher than blanching. The effect of malting with 72 h of germination was most remarkable in improving the in vitro protein and starch digestibility.
CCS Haryana Agricultural University, College of Home Science, Department of Foods and Nutrition, 10/63, Old Campus, IND-Hisar-125 004, India.
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D004063:Digestion; D002523:Edible Grain / Q000737:chemistry*; D005433:Flour; D005511:Food Handling / Q000379:methods*; D018525:Germination; D010940:Plant Proteins / Q000737:chemistry*; D012639:Seeds; D013213:Starch / Q000737:chemistry*; D013997:Time Factors
D010940:Plant Proteins; D013213:Starch