Manoharan Durgadevi
Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology,
Tamil Nadu
India
Research Article
Development of Iron Fortified Chocolate Flavoured Rice Flakes
Author(s): Gokul Shinde and Manoharan DurgadeviGokul Shinde and Manoharan Durgadevi
Flaked or beaten rice is a very popular traditional product in India and other rice consuming countries. This product consumed as snack after roasting/frying and spiced or after soaking in water and seasoning with spices and vegetables. In order to re-introduce rice flakes, value addition in terms of flavor and taste will aid in consuming rice flakes as a major cereal breakfast. Iron deficiency and anemia are important problems affecting billions of people throughout the world. These are more prevalent in underdeveloped countries, during rapid growth periods and when nutritional requirements and/or losses are higher.
This research work has investigated the effect of flavour addition on the quality of rice flakes with iron fortification. The results from the physical properties of flaked rice and raw rice indicated that there was an increase in water holding capacity, sedimen.. View More»
