ABSTRACT
The study investigated the chemical composition, glycemic index and consumer’s acceptability of blends of pulpy guava and watermelon juice using standard methods. The results revealed that at p<0.05 the control glucose D, had its peak value of blood glucose level 120mg/dl at 60minutes, (Guava: Watermelon; 70: 30) had its peak of glucose level 80mg/dl at 120minutes, (Guava : Watermelon; 50:50) had its peak of glucose level 82mg/dl at 30minutes and (Guava : Watermelon; 30:70) had its peaks of glucose level 82mg/dl at 30, 60 and 90 minutes. The glycemic index value of (Guava: watermelon; 70:30) was least recording 19 units while the highest glycemic index (GI) was found in (Guava: watermelon; 50:50) with 26 units. Proximate analysis reveals high carbohydrate content of (6.43%) for (Guava: Watermelon; 70:30). Mineral analysis revealed that potassium (K) content of the juices was as high as 16.73mg/100g.The juices were found to be very rich in vitamin C up to (25.80%). Anti-nutrients were found in the juices when evaluated except alkaloids (Guava: watermelon; 50:50) portion was proved to be liked very much scoring above eight (8) in the hedonic scale of measurement.
NWAFOR, D (2021). Glycemic Index, Chemical Composition And Acceptability Of Blends Of Pulpy Guava And Watermelon Juice. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Nov 20, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/glycemic-index-chemical-composition-and-acceptability-of-blends-of-pulpy-guava-and-watermelon-juice-7-2
DORIS, NWAFOR. "Glycemic Index, Chemical Composition And Acceptability Of Blends Of Pulpy Guava And Watermelon Juice" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 03 Sep. 2021, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/glycemic-index-chemical-composition-and-acceptability-of-blends-of-pulpy-guava-and-watermelon-juice-7-2. Accessed 20 Nov. 2024.
DORIS, NWAFOR. "Glycemic Index, Chemical Composition And Acceptability Of Blends Of Pulpy Guava And Watermelon Juice". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 03 Sep. 2021. Web. 20 Nov. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/glycemic-index-chemical-composition-and-acceptability-of-blends-of-pulpy-guava-and-watermelon-juice-7-2 >.
DORIS, NWAFOR. "Glycemic Index, Chemical Composition And Acceptability Of Blends Of Pulpy Guava And Watermelon Juice" Mouau.afribary.org (2021). Accessed 20 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/glycemic-index-chemical-composition-and-acceptability-of-blends-of-pulpy-guava-and-watermelon-juice-7-2