Research Article
Developing a Nutritious Weaning Mix, Its Shelf Life Study and Standardization
Roshni Krishna K1* and Visaria ID2
1Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Dr. Bhanuben Mahindra Nanavati College of Home Science (Autonomous), Matunga,
Mumbai, India
*Corresponding author: Dr. Roshni Krishna K, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Dr. Bhanuben Mahindra Nanavati College of Home Science, Matunga, Mumbai, India; E-mail: rk9845969@gmail.com
Submission: 08/12/2021; Accepted: 10/01/2022; Published: 13/01/2022
Copyright: © 2022 Roshni Krishna K, et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Abstract
A shelf life study was done to standardize and to design product for consumer acceptance which is also nutritious. A healthy nutritious recipe for weaning
mix was developed which was also ready to cook. The weaning mix (Nutrawean) was developed to combat PEM (Protein Energy Malnutrition) in children with
a combination of ingredients that ensures adequate energy and protein for the children. The main ingredients in this mix were powdered rice, dal, jaggery and
ghee. To add on to the fiber and binding, arrowroot powder (Maranta Arundinacea) was also added. Nutrawean, apart from giving protein and energy also
provides omega 3 (dha) essential for brain development. Adding jaggery to it instead of sugar imparts some amount of iron and other minerals.
The shelf life study included Sensory evaluation using scoring test with a 5-point scale. The attributes used were taste, texture, smell, overall acceptability.
The other aspects covered in the shelf life study were packaging, labelling, budgeting and marketing.
Summary: As this product has good amounts of essential nutrients like protein, omega 3, fiber and sufficient amounts of energy, this could be effective
in battling PEM in children.
