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Millet flour was supplemented with different levels (5, 10 and 15%) of Moringa seeds flour (MSF) or fenugreek defatted seeds flour (FSF). The effect of supplementation and cooking on anti-nutrients and in vitro protein digestibility was investigated. Supplementation of millet flour with 5, 10 and 15% MSF or FSF significantly (P ≤ 0.05) increased the anti-nutritional factors (phytic acid and total polyphenols) and in vitro protein digestibility of millet flour. Cooking of millet flour with or without MSF or FSF decreased the anti-nutritional factors, protein content and in vitro protein digestibility.

Digestibility, Supplementation, Anti-Nutritional Factors, Phytic Acid, Tannin, Polyphenols, Cooking, Moringa, and Fenugreek

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