Studies on physicochemical properties of barnyard millet (Echinochloa esculenta L.) and little millet (Panicum sumatrense L.)

Abstract

The present study was carried out for the development of a nutritional dosa premix by incorporating barnyard millet and little millet. The investigation encompasses a thorough analysis, including sensory acceptability, proximate and mineral composition, and a study on storage and packaging materials. The physical attributes of barnyard millet, such as shape, length, width, and thickness, were measured, revealing specific dimensions and characteristics. Proximate composition analysis of barnyard millet and little millet included parameters like moisture, ash, protein, carbohydrate, fibre, and fat, demonstrating variations between the two components. The mineral composition unveiled distinct concentrations of essential elements in barnyard millet and little millet, such as phosphorus, iron, calcium, zinc.