Newly formulated, protein quality-enhanced, extruded sorghum-, cowpea-, corn-, soya-, sugar- and oil-containing fortified-blended foods lead to adequate vitamin A and iron outcomes and improved growth compared with non-extruded CSB+ in rats

Newly formulated, protein quality-enhanced, extruded sorghum-, cowpea-, corn-, soya-, sugar- and oil-containing fortified-blended foods lead to adequate vitamin A and iron outcomes and improved growth compared with non-extruded CSB+ in rats

Corn and soyabean micronutrient-fortified-blended foods (FBF) are commonly used for food aid. Sorghum and cowpeas have been suggested as alternative commodities because they are drought tolerant, can be grown in many localities, and are not genetically modified. Change in formulation of blends may i...

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Main Authors: Nicole M. Delimont, Nicole M. Fiorentino, Alexander B. Opoku-Acheampong, Michael V. Joseph, Qingbin Guo, Sajid Alavi, Brian L. Lindshield
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2017-01-01
Series:Journal of Nutritional Science
Subjects:
Fortified blended foods
Corn–soya blends
Sorghum
Vitamin A
Iron
Protein quality
Complementary feeding
Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2048679017000155/type/journal_article

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