Formulation and Sensory Evaluation of Fenugreek and Horse Gram Microgreens incorporated Value-added Products

Author: S. Sravishta, R. Krithika and Raajeswari Paramasivam

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Abstract

Microgreens are a popular food item right now because of their rich phytonutrient content and as a flavouring agent and garnishing and a rich source of phytonutrients. They can enhance food and nutritional security and conserve and improve biodiversity and environmental sustainability, either directly or indirectly. More than 150 plants have been designated as GRAS by the FDA, with no consumption restrictions. The nutrient content, antioxidant DPPH assay, and phytochemical screening of two microgreens namely fenugreek and horse gram were investigated. The current research revealed that a natural source of micronutrients and antioxidants against a variety of oxidative stress-related disorders can be found in microgreens. The findings of the present study revealed that fenugreek, and horse gram microgreens are potential sources of natural antioxidants. The biggest challenge in today's world is maintaining food of excellent quality. In the present research, ready-to-serve instant soup mix, instant chutney powders, and health mix were prepared using fenugreek and horse gram microgreen powders. All new value-added items went through sensory analysis. Due to their high nutrient content, microgreens can enhance the dietary value of humans. To prevent the occurrence of numerous deficiencies that are common in today's populations, using these nutrient-rich microgreens can be a viable alternative.

Keywords

Microgreens, Fenugreek, Horse gram, Instant mixes, and Sensory evaluation

Conclusion

The potential antioxidant phytochemical and nutrient content of fenugreek and horse gram microgreens have been assessed in the current study using their aqueous extracts. Microgreens and other natural sources of antioxidant compounds are excellent sources of antioxidant activity for use as natural supplements. The extract from both microgreens may have strong antioxidant properties because of the high amount of phenolic content in it. Therefore, it would be advised to combine mature leafy equivalents with micro greens to receive enough amounts of phytochemicals for a healthy diet in order to obtain the greatest benefits in terms of dietary antioxidants. Thus, incorporation of these microgreens in food would aid or reversing several oxidative stress-related ailments and prevent the occurrence of various metabolic disorder. In addition, the potential antioxidant benefits of medicinal plants make them valuable sources for the food business. If fenugreek and horse gram microgreens can be employed as a food preservative and an antioxidant nutraceutical, more study is needed to confirm this. Because of their perishable nature, it can be inferred from the current study that microgreens have a very short shelf life and can be dehydrated using various methods. Following dehydration, the product can be added to a variety of ready-to-serve food additives, including instant soup mix, instant chutney powder, and health mix. Because the prepared fenugreek and horse gram microgreens were so well received, instant soup mix, rapid chutney powders, and health mix were added.

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S. Sravishta, R. Krithika and Raajeswari Paramasivam (2023). Formulation and Sensory Evaluation of Fenugreek and Horse Gram Microgreens incorporated Value-added Products. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(6): 317-322.