Formulation and standardization of gluten free flour mix

Abstract

People with severe form of gluten intolerance for long period are at risk for several complications leading to malnutrition. The only dietary treatment for celiac disease is to follow a gluten-free diet. The gluten free diet is a lifetime requirement. Gluten free diet improves symptoms, heals intestinal damage, and prevents further damage. A study was undertaken with an objective to formulate and standardize Gluten free flour mix. Gluten free flour mix was formulated by conducting 6 treatments using millets and legume viz. Ragi, Amaranth, Buckwheat and Fava bean. Result revealed that Gluten free flour mix 25 g of ragi, 25 g of amaranth, 25 g of fava bean flour and 25 g of buckwheat flour was found to be the best acceptable formulation. The acceptable combination can be used in the preparation of various food products.