Computer optimization of weaning food formulas
1995
El-Habashy, M. | Phillips, R.D. | Eitenmiller, R.R. | Mostafa, M.M. | Rahma, E. | El-Bedaiwy, A.
Low cost protein/energy rich weaning foods suitable as supplements to human milk that satisfy the nutritional requirements for 6-12 month infants were designed for the Egyptian market. Three formulas were optimized with Brill Formulation Software using FAO/WHO weaning food recommendations. Selected least cost formulations included: Formula #1: 38.5% wheat flour, 19.4% cowpea flour, 14.8% sesame flour, 15% NFDM, 7.3% cottonseed oil and 5% sucrose; Formula #2: 23.3% wheat flour, 35.1% cowpea flour, 21.6% sesame seeds, 15% NFDM and 5% sucrose; Formula #3: 29.9% wheat flour, 35% cowpea flour, 16.6% sesame flour, 5.25% NFDM, 7.9% cotton seed oil and 5% sucrose. Each formula contained about 20% protein, 400 Kcal/100 g and sufficient amounts of essential amino acids. The extrusion process did not affect the nutrient composition of the weaning food formulas.
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