Development and Evaluation of Kodo Millet and Little Millet Based Boli Mix

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Authors

  • P. Karuppasamy
     Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Home Science College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Madurai - 625 104 ,IN
  • S. Kanchana
     Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Home Science College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Madurai - 625 104 ,IN
  • G. Hemalatha
     Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Home Science College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Madurai - 625 104 ,IN
  • N. Muthukrishnan
     Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Home Science College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Madurai - 625 104 ,IN

Abstract

Millets are small seeded annual cereal grains. These are very hardy crops and can be grown successfully in infertility lands. These crops are less prone to diseases and pests'. Millets are particularly low in phytic acid and rich in dietary fibre, iron, calcium and B-vitamins. It also contains higher proportion of unavailable carbohydrates and release of sugar from millet is low. Kodo millet and little millet are nutritionally superior to rice and wheat and provide cheap protein, minerals, vitamins and fibre and are rightly designated as nutritious cereals.

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2012-04-01

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Karuppasamy, P., Kanchana, S., Hemalatha, G., & Muthukrishnan, N. (2012). Development and Evaluation of Kodo Millet and Little Millet Based Boli Mix. The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 49(4), 150–157. Retrieved from https://informaticsjournals.co.in/index.php/ijnd/article/view/4497

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Volume 49, Issue 4, April 2012

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