Qualitative analysis of multigrain mid-day meal premix

Abstract

Multigrain Mid-Day Meal premix is an astonishing breakfast meal, that is packed with minerals, vitamins, an amazing amount of protein, energy, carbohydrates and dietary fibre. The different formulations of Multigrain Mid-Day Meal Premix were prepared (F1, F2, F3 and F4). The different formulations contained varying amount of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and fibre. Multigrain premix (F1) (Wheat 70%, Rice 10% legumes 2.5% each, soya mince 12.5%) was the best formulated multigrain premix which provides 17.41% protein, 2.02% fat, 8.27% fibre and 62.62% carbohydrates. Also the sensory properties were determined using 9-point hedonic scale and all the formulations obtained satisfactory scores. Hence, it can be concluded that this Multigrain Mid-Day Meal premix in addition to being delicious is a rich source of essential nutrients necessary to mitigate malnutrition from India.