Functional drink made from roasted multigrain composite mixture
Multigrain composite mixtures (cereals, pulses, and millets) prepared from roasted food grains have been used traditionally for preparing weaning foods, infant formulas, and porridges for older people. They have high nutritional value. Roasting has a pronounced effect on different food grains. This process converts micro-nutrients and macro-nutrients present in the food grains into a more digestible form. Roasted food grains have improved flavor, color, aroma and texture [Jogihalli P et al, 2017, Bagheri et al., 2016; Klensporf and Jelen, 2008; Hu et al., 2016, Qureshi I et al, 2023]. Anti-oxidant and functional properties, physical properties (water content and water activity) change after food grains are roasted to a high temperature for a short duration. Moreover, this process enhances the shelf-life and acceptability of the final product [Wani et al., 2016; Malgorzata et al., 2016; Mir et al., 2016; Hu et al., 2016]. Phytate - an essential component of legumes, chelates ...