Effect of processing on the Physico-chemical properties of Browntop millet (Brachiaria ramosa)

Abstract

The Physico-chemical composition of Browntop millet grains was analysed after subjecting to various processing conditions like soaking, germination, fermentation, roasting and autoclaving. Grain length of control whole and dehulled Browntop millet (BTM) was 3.11±0.06mm and 1.79±0.00mm and width was 1.83±0.01mm and 1.56±0.005mm respectively. The seed weight and 1000 seed mass of whole and dehulled processed BTM was found to be in the range of 0.18±0.01g to 0.35±0.00g and 1.93±0.00g to 3.66±0.00g respectively. There was a slight decrease in seed weight and 1000 seed mass after processing of Browntop millet. Seed volume of control whole and dehulled BTM was found to be 3.00±0.00ml and 2.00±0.00ml respectively. Bulk density of control whole and dehulled BTM was found to be 0.67±0.00g/ml and 0.91±0.00g/ml and true density was found to be 5.50±0.50 kg/m3 and 5.00±0.00 kg/m3 respectively. Porosity of control whole and dehulled BTM was found to be 87.78±1.11% and 81.82±0.00% respectively.