DEVELOPMENT OF IRON RICH PEARL MILLET MUFFIN AND ITS ACCEPTABILITY EVALUATION

Abstract: Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum), a drought-tolerant cereal crop, has gained attention for its nutritional value and health benefits. The aim was to enhance the nutritional content of pearl millet while creating a convenient and palatable snack. The process involved the preparation of pearl millet dough, followed by baking and subsequent drying to achieve the desired crisp texture. The formulated pearl millet muffin was analysed for its physical, chemical, and sensory attributes. These included parameters such as moisture content, Ash, Protein, Fat, Iron, Colour, nutritional composition, and overall acceptability. Results revealed that the iron content increased with increasing addition of millet. Nutritional evaluation demonstrated that the muffin retained significant levels of moisture and dietary essential minerals present in pearl millet.

Keywords: Pearl millet, health benefits, convenient snack, dietary essential minerals