Changes in Chemical Composition of Treated and Untreated Hungry Rice “Acha” (Digitaria exilis)

Echendu, C. A.; Obizoba, Ikemefuna C.; Anyika, J. U.; Ojimelukwe, P. C.

doi:10.3923/pjn.2009.1779.1785

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“…All reagents used were of analytical grades and were purchased from a chemical store in Katsina State, Nigeria. The millet varieties (finger millet, pearl millet and fonio) were cleaned by washing in water, de-watered, sun dried, milled into flour and stored in sealed polythene bags [11].…”

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Comparative of Proximate and Mineral Composition of Commercially-Available Millet Types in Katsina Metropolis, Nigeria

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2019

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The study revealed a high nutritional quality and possible therapeutic effect of the studied millet varieties which are locally sourced and relatively cheaper source of food for a teeming population like ours. The millet varieties were obtained from the central market in Katsina state, Nigeria. The millet varieties (finger millet, pearl millet and fonio millet) were cleaned by washing in water, de-watered, sun dried, milled into flour and stored in sealed polythene bags. The results obtained from the studied millet varieties showed a protein content level within the range of (10.09%-10.85%), fat content level between the range (2.76%-4.43%), carbohydrate, fat and ash content between the range (71.56% -73.18%), (2.23% -3.24%) and (0.86% -1.94%) respectively. The mineral composition showed it contained mineral elements of health importance, such as; phosphorus, calcium, potassium, sodium and magnesium as well as other minor elements such as copper, manganese, zinc and iron.

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Section: Source Of Materialsmentioning

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Comparative of Proximate and Mineral Composition of Commercially-Available Millet Types in Katsina Metropolis, Nigeria

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2019

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“…Cereals are the most widely cultivated and consumed crops on a global basis and are some of the earliest crops the early man planted (Echendu, Obizoba, Anyika & Omimelukwu, ). FAO () reported that cereals are the most staple foods of over half of the world's population.…”

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A preliminary study of fonio–moringa seed meal‐based complementary food in Wistar rats

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Effect of fonio–moringa seed meal (FMSM)‐based complementary food in Wistar rats was assessed in a 28 days balanced study. Seventy, 21‐day‐old Wistar rats were allotted to seven groups in a completely randomized design. Infant weaning foods (IWFs) 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 had 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20% FMSM inclusion levels, respectively, while two commercial IWFs purchased were coded CFT and CFC. The water absorption capacity, swelling power, and the pasting properties, except peak time varied (p < .05) among the IWFs. Rats fed on IWFs 3 and 4 had comparable weight gain with those fed on the commercial foods. The heart and kidney relative weights were influenced (p < .05), while villus length (duodenum) of the rats were significant (p < .05). The blood indices were not significant, but the alanine aminotransferase and cholesterol levels ranged 15.65–32.25 µ/dl and 75.75–94.55 mg/100 ml, respectively. Incorporation of 10% FMSM is recommended in IWFs. Practical applications The need to reduce hunger and starvation among the less‐privileged people in society is becoming increasingly important. Specifically, many infants, preschool and school children are often not having access to nutritive foods that will enhance their mental alertness. The commercial IWFs on sale in Nigeria are in most cases high in prices and consequently out of the reach of the populace. Fonio is a starchy grain with an important potential not only as a survival food but as a compliment for standard diets. Also, moringa seed is known to be of nutritional value. Most infant formulae are based on maize and soybean and it is hoped that the incorporation of FMSM in the infant weaning formula will help to increase the nutritive value and stem the cost of IWFs.

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“…However, it is unclear whether the fonio was subject to dehulling and whitening. Echendu et al (2009) also reported the presence of trypsin inhibitors in fonio (38 mg/g which decreased to 1 mg/g after cooking). Echendu et al (2009) also reported the presence of trypsin inhibitors in fonio (38 mg/g which decreased to 1 mg/g after cooking).…”

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Technical Report on the notification of decorticated grains of Digitaria exilis (Kippist) Stapf as a traditional food from a third country pursuant to Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283

2018

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Following a notification from Obà Food Srl, submitted to the European Commission under Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 to place on the market decorticated grains of Digitaria exilis (Kippist) Stapf as a traditional food from a third country (TF), and in line with Article 15(2) of that Regulation, EFSA was asked by the European Commission whether there are duly reasoned safety objections to the placing of the TF on the market within the European Union. The approach of EFSA for the evaluation of TF notifications is based on the EFSA guidance for stakeholders on notifications and applications for authorisations of TF and on the principles described in the relevant existing guidance documents from the EFSA Scientific Committee. EFSA considers that the available data on composition on wholegrain and decorticated (bran removed) grains of Digitaria exilis (Kippist) Stapf do not raise safety concerns.Considering the available data, EFSA does not raise safety objections to the placing on the market of the requested TF (i.e. decorticated grains of Digitaria exilis (Kippist) Stapf) within the European Union.

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Changes in Chemical Composition of Treated and Untreated Hungry Rice “Acha” (Digitaria exilis)

Cited by 15 publications

References 8 publications

Comparative of Proximate and Mineral Composition of Commercially-Available Millet Types in Katsina Metropolis, Nigeria

Comparative of Proximate and Mineral Composition of Commercially-Available Millet Types in Katsina Metropolis, Nigeria

A preliminary study of fonio–moringa seed meal‐based complementary food in Wistar rats

Technical Report on the notification of decorticated grains of Digitaria exilis (Kippist) Stapf as a traditional food from a third country pursuant to Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283

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