Vitamin and Mineral Composition of Complementary Food Formulated from Yellow Maize, Soybean, Millet and Carrot Composite Flours

Oyegoke T. G., Adedayo E. O., Fasuyi F. O., Oyegoke D. A

Abstract: Traditional complementary foods are mainly based on cereal grains which could not satisfy protein and energy needs of infants and young children. This study was carried out to investigate the nutritional quality of yellow maize, millet, soybean, and carrot which were processed into flour and powder. The complementary foods were prepared from different blends of refined yellow maize flour, millet flour, soybean floor and carrot powder in the respective ratios of 45: 30: 20: 5, 30: 45: 20: 5, and 20: 30: 45: 5 and compared with Nestle Cerelac. The complementary foods were analyzed for their vitamins and minerals. Result revealed a significant differences (p

Keywords: Complementary food, yellow maize, millet, soybean, carrot

How to Cite?: Oyegoke T. G., Adedayo E. O., Fasuyi F. O., Oyegoke D. A, "Vitamin and Mineral Composition of Complementary Food Formulated from Yellow Maize, Soybean, Millet and Carrot Composite Flours", Volume 9 Issue 2, February 2020, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 450-456, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20204521, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20204521

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