Standardization and Nutrient Composition of the Proso Millet Chakli

Author: Sarojani, J.K.*, Suvarna C. Hegde, S.R. Desai and Balachandra K. Naik

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Abstract

Proso millet (Panicum miliaceum) is common and important minor millet belonging to the family Gramineae. This short duration millet variety is widely grown in India. Proso millet has high nutritive value which is rich in protein (13.96 g) and minerals (2.60) and is comparable to major cereal grains. Realizing the awareness of the consumers towards the nutritional and health benefits, proso millet was incorporated in preparation of chakli. In this study proso millet chakli was standardized with 65 per cent of proso millet flour, rice flour and other spices. The standerdised chakli can be stored up to one month in aluminium pouches without any quality deterioration. The results illustrate that 100 g chakli contains 50.26 per cent carbohydrates, 9.51 per cent protein, 30.47 per cent fat, 2.48 per cent ash, 7.28 per cent moisture, 2.37 per cent crude fiber, 40.10 mg/kg of iron, 20.10 mg/kg of zinc and 260.30 mg/kg of calcium.

Keywords

Proso millet, standardization, organoleptic evaluation, shelf life and chakli.