Proximate Analysis Of Complementary Food Produced From Yellow Corn (Zea Mays), Soy Bean (Glycine Max) And Pro Vitamin A Catfish Heterobrandura Iongifilis)

ABSTRACT

The study was designed to produce complementary food for infants and growing children from pro-vitamin A fish (Catfish). Soybean, yellow corn was perceived to be a source of energy. Combination of these ingredients were incorporated into the original drafts set of complementary foods by varying food amounts. Four foods (CF2,, CF4, CF5 and CF6) were formulated. Results on functional properties of the developed complementary foods showed that water absorption of the complementary food, the bulk density of the foods were low. The proximate analysis of the complementary showed the protein, fat, carbohydrate, moisture, crude fibre contents and energy value. Sensory evaluation performed on the product using 9 hedonic scale (where 1=dislike extremely, 9 like extremely.) shown in the colour range between 6.51-7.16, tastes ranges from 6. 36=6.69 while overall acceptability ranged between 5.66-7.1 like moderately. Dietitians from MO UA U were selected to pretest the diets.