?FORTIFIED CORN-FLOUR FEED AS INFANT FORMULAE SUBSTITUTE

Authors

  • F.O. BAMIRO Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
  • K.O. Esuoso Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
  • M.T. ADETUNJI Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria

Keywords:

Com-flour, Infant, Fortified-meal, Crayfish, Tilapia.

Abstract

The com-flour feed varieties commonly consumed in Nigeria were fortified with dry white crayfish (Pinnens
notialis), red crayfish (Macrobrachiummacrobium) and Tilapia. Eight different brands of popular infant formulae and
the fortified com meals were analysed for fats, protein, carbohydrates and nutritionally valuable minerals. Results
obtained showed low fat, protein and carbohydrate values in the com flour infant meal. However, on fortification, corn-
flour meal -crayfish blends (4: 1) compared favourable well with commercial infant formulae in terms of the fat,
protein, carbohydrate and mineral elements. These results including the cost analysis of the fortified meal vis-a-vis
the commercial infant feeds were discussed.

Published

1994-03-21

How to Cite

BAMIRO, F., Esuoso, K., & ADETUNJI, M. (1994). ?FORTIFIED CORN-FLOUR FEED AS INFANT FORMULAE SUBSTITUTE. Biological Sciences - PJSIR, 37(4), 163–166. Retrieved from http://v2.pjsir.org/index.php/biological-sciences/article/view/2626

Issue

Vol. 37 No. 4 (1994): Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research

Section

Articles