Evaluation Of The Proximate, Antinutrient And Sensory Properties Of Complementary Food Produced From Rice (Oryza Sativa L.), Soybean (Glycine Max), Carrot (Daucus Carota L.), Crayfish (Procambus Clarkia) And Date (Phoenix Dactylifera):- Agbai, Amarachi O

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Human Nutrition and Dietetics | Co Authors: Amarachi Onoh

 

ABSTRACT

Complementary feeding is defined as the process starting when breast milk alone is no longer  sufficient to meet the nutritional requirements of infants, and therefore other foods and liquids are needed along with the breast milk (WHO, 2018). The study was aimed at determining the proximate, anti-nutrients composition and sensory evaluation of complementary food produced from rice, soybean, crayfish, carrot and date. The primary objective is to produce a nutrient-dense flour from rice, soybean, crayfish, carrot, and date. The different blends of rice, soybean, dates, crayfish and carrot were formulated in the ratio of (25:15:5:5) for OA42, (45:30:15:5:5) for R27H, (40:35:15:5:5) for J2DA. The products were analyzed for proximate, anti nutrients factors and sensory attributes. The blends were also subjected to statistical analysis using SPSS software version 25. From the result, the moisture content was highest (5.75%) in OA42. The crude fiber content was highest (2.49%) in J2DA. The fat content was highest (27.46%) in J2DA. The protein content was the highest (28.51%) in J2DA. The carbohydrate content was highest (43.20%) in R27H. The anti nutrient values in all the blend samples were low and are within safe level for human consumption. The sensory attributes were compared with that of golden morn and the control was significantly (p>0.05) better than the locally made complementary food in appearance, taste, mouthfeel, and flavor. The results show that sample J2DA (40:35:15:5:5) recorded the highest acceptance with the value (6.10) following golden morn. The study shows that complementary food with acceptable levels of nutrient quality can be produced from rice, soybean, crayfish, carrot and date. The cost of producing this blend is cheaper than that of golden morn. The study has therefore, revealed that with the proper selection of local food stuff, it is possible to prepare nutritious complementary diets that would be acceptable, readily available and affordable. Based on the findings of this study, it is recommended that the complimentary food products developed using rice, carrot, crayfish, soybean and dates be considered as a viable option for infants and young children in Nigeria. The products were found to have a good balance of macronutrients and micronutrients, and the  anti-nutrients content was within acceptable levels.

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APA

AGBAI, A (2025). Evaluation Of The Proximate, Antinutrient And Sensory Properties Of Complementary Food Produced From Rice (Oryza Sativa L.), Soybean (Glycine Max), Carrot (Daucus Carota L.), Crayfish (Procambus Clarkia) And Date (Phoenix Dactylifera):- Agbai, Amarachi O. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Jul 11, 2025, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/evaluation-of-the-proximate-antinutrient-and-sensory-properties-of-complementary-food-produced-from-rice-oryza-sativa-l-soybean-glycine-max-carrot-daucus-carota-l-crayfish-procambus-clarkia-and-date-phoenix-dactylifera-agbai-amarachi-o-7-2

MLA 8th

AGBAI, AGBAI. "Evaluation Of The Proximate, Antinutrient And Sensory Properties Of Complementary Food Produced From Rice (Oryza Sativa L.), Soybean (Glycine Max), Carrot (Daucus Carota L.), Crayfish (Procambus Clarkia) And Date (Phoenix Dactylifera):- Agbai, Amarachi O" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 10 Jul. 2025, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/evaluation-of-the-proximate-antinutrient-and-sensory-properties-of-complementary-food-produced-from-rice-oryza-sativa-l-soybean-glycine-max-carrot-daucus-carota-l-crayfish-procambus-clarkia-and-date-phoenix-dactylifera-agbai-amarachi-o-7-2. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

MLA7

AGBAI, AGBAI. "Evaluation Of The Proximate, Antinutrient And Sensory Properties Of Complementary Food Produced From Rice (Oryza Sativa L.), Soybean (Glycine Max), Carrot (Daucus Carota L.), Crayfish (Procambus Clarkia) And Date (Phoenix Dactylifera):- Agbai, Amarachi O". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 10 Jul. 2025. Web. 11 Jul. 2025. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/evaluation-of-the-proximate-antinutrient-and-sensory-properties-of-complementary-food-produced-from-rice-oryza-sativa-l-soybean-glycine-max-carrot-daucus-carota-l-crayfish-procambus-clarkia-and-date-phoenix-dactylifera-agbai-amarachi-o-7-2 >.

Chicago

AGBAI, AGBAI. "Evaluation Of The Proximate, Antinutrient And Sensory Properties Of Complementary Food Produced From Rice (Oryza Sativa L.), Soybean (Glycine Max), Carrot (Daucus Carota L.), Crayfish (Procambus Clarkia) And Date (Phoenix Dactylifera):- Agbai, Amarachi O" Mouau.afribary.org (2025). Accessed 11 Jul. 2025. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/evaluation-of-the-proximate-antinutrient-and-sensory-properties-of-complementary-food-produced-from-rice-oryza-sativa-l-soybean-glycine-max-carrot-daucus-carota-l-crayfish-procambus-clarkia-and-date-phoenix-dactylifera-agbai-amarachi-o-7-2

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