Characterization Corn Based Extrusion Products in Combination with Canna Bulbs and Arrowroot Tubers

Abstract

The objective of this study was to determine the most acceptable formulation of corn based extrusion product mixed with cowpea grits and canna flours or cowpea grits and arrowroot flours based on their chemical and physical qualities. In the first step, the ratio of corn grits with canna flours or arrowroot flours was determined. In the second step, the most acceptable mixture of corn grits and canna or arrowroot with cowpea grits were formulated. The product were analyzed in terms of chemical analyses (proximate, dietary fiber, and crude fiber) and physical analyses (degree of gelatinization, expansion ratio, crispiness, oil absorption capacity, water absorption index, water solubility index, and color). It was shown that the most acceptable ratio of corn grits with canna flours (Formula 1) or arrowroot flours (Formula 2) was 60:40 for both formulation. When the mixture was combined with cowpea grits, the acceptable ratios were 51:34:15 for Formula 1 and 57:38:5 for Formula 2. The chemical analysis showed that Formula 1 (corn grits, canna flours and cowpea grits) had high protein (8,50%), carbohydrate (81,78%), dietary fiber (19,43%), and fiber (8,31%). The physical analyses showed that the product had high degree of gelatinization (>100%), expansion ratio (505,56%), and crispiness (2167,20%). The oil absorption capacity, water absorption index, water solubility index and color of the product were 5,91 ml/g, 0,05 g/ml, 4,12 ml/g, and 52,48 (L value), respectively. The second Formula 2 (corn grits, arrowroot flours and cowpea grits) also contained high protein (7,89%), carbohydrate (82,83%), dietary fiber (9,94%), and fiber 5,37%. The degree of gelatinization, expansion ratio and crispiness of the products were >100%, 593,33%, 1733,80%, respectively. The oil absorption capacity, water absorption index, water solubility index and color of the products were 6,13 ml/g, 4,20 ml/g, 0,06 g/ml and 56,70 (L value), respectively.