CHEMICAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL STUDIES ON FOODS Chemical and technological studies on some infants food formulas

Abstract

Infants and children are the most vulnerable group of any population, whom require special attention for their care and nutrition. In Egypt, as in many other developing countries, malnutrition are

prevalent among infants and young children.

Many efforts have been carried out in Egypt to produce cereal-based protein rich food mixtures suitable for infants and preschool children from vegetable protein sources.

Six formulas were prepared with different amounts percentage from cereals, legumes, vegetables and skim milk powder as follows:­ Formula No (I) contents were:-

• 27.5% rice+ 27.5% corn+ 15% skim milk powder+ 25% T.S.P + 5%

carrot.

Formula No (2) contents were:-

• 27.5% rice + 27.5% corn + 15% skim milk powder+ 15% T.S.P +

I 0% mungbean + 5% carrot.

Formula No (3) contents were:-

• 27.5% rice+ 27.5% corn+ 15% skim milk powder+ 25% T.S.P + 5%

pumpkin.

Formula No (4) contents were:-

• 27.5% rice + 27.5% corn + 15% skim milk powder+ 15% T.S.P + I 0% mung bean + 5% pumpkin.

Formula No (5) contents were:-

• 27.5% rice+ 27.5% corn+ 15% skim milk powder+ 25% T.S.P + 5%

parsley.