010912   Mini S;Swati P;Frank V;Seshadri S (Fds and Nutr Dep Fac of Hom Sci, Maharaja Sayajirao Univ of Baroda, Vadodara) : Consumers' and manufacturers' perceptions about nutrition labeling in India-proposed labels for Indian pickles. Indian J Nutr Diet 2005, 42(9), 405-10.

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010911   Hemalatha G;Amutha S (Fd Sci and Nutri Dep, Hom Sci Coll and Res Inst TNAU, Madurai-625 104) : Processing and evaluation of fish crackers. Indian J Nutr Diet 2005, 42(9), 419-24.

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009857   Kumar K R (Fd Packaging Technol Dep, Cent Fd Technological Res Inst, Mysore-570 013) : Design and development of packages for traditional food products. J rur Technol 2003, 1(1), 33-6.

Based on the kinds of product deteriorative characieristics of traditional based and also considering the moisture adsorption/desorption characteristics and shelf-life requirements, functional and economical packages for traditional foods have been designed and evaluated. While polyethylene and polypropylene Films are adequate for specific products with short shelf-life requirements, better functional composite structures based on plain and metallised polyester, aluminium foil and polyamide based co-extruded films are suggested for their extended storage life. These aspects have been discussed.

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005340   Sylvia Subapriya M;Chandrasekhar U (Fd Sci and Nutri Dep, Avinashilingam Deemed Univ, Coimbatore-641 043) : Maternal vitamin A deficiency in selected areas of Tamil Nadu. Indian J Nutr Diet 2005, 42(8), 348-56.

Reports that Vitamin A Deficiency is still a public health problem in Tamil Nadu with variations in district wise evidence. Prevalence to the tune of 2.98 makes VAD a public health problem among pregnant women when viewed from ocular signs of deficiency. The problem of VAD is therefore of utmost concern and calls for alleviation measures through policy implementation.

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005339   Sunita K;Jain R (Fd and Nutri Dep, Punjab Agriculral Univ, Ludhiana) : Assessment of nutritional status of school children from rural Bihar. Indian J Nutr Diet 2005, 42(7), 326-34.

All the 3413 selected school children were assessed for their anthropometric parameters and clinical symptoms of deficiency diseases while dietary intake was recorded for a sub sample of the surveyed population. The findings of the study reported a high incidence of malnutrition as revealed by their anthropometry. However, increment in height and weight were more in girls than boys although intake of foods and nutrients did not show large variation among boys and girls. Poor anthropometric indices and nutritional deficiency diseases especially iron deficiency anemia, riboflavin deficiency, dental diseases, protein energy malnutrition and vitamin C deficiency may be due to lower intake than recommended intake of these nutrients. However, the root cause of all ills was poor purchasing power of the families belonging to lower income group. So the first strategy should be to improve the economic status by creating employment opportunities and an active nutrition education campaign for all and especially for females.

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005338   Radhai Sri S;Bobby B (Nutri and Dietetics Dep, PSG Coll of Arts and Sci, Coimbatore-641 014) : Storage stability of fortified sweet lime (Citrus sinensis) squash and its supplementary effect on the physical endurance of athletes. Indian J Nutr Diet 2005, 42(7), 308-16.

Formulated vitamin C fortified sweet lime (Citrus-sinensis) squash possessed optimum physico-chemical characteristics, organoleptically acceptable and retained higher vitamin C (126 mg per cent) on storage. The enriched sweet lime squash supplementation showed a significant improvement in circulatory, respiratory and physical endurance of athletes. The study highlighted that there is a great potential for the production of fortified sweet lime squash, a natural health drink and an antioxidant supplement in improving the health status and performance of athletes.

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005337   Gupta D N;Gaikwad V;Sawant P S (Dr Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, , Dapoli-415 712) : Effect of processing on neurotoxin content and vitamin C during germination in the grains of L. sativus. Indian J Nutr Diet 2005, 42(8), 367-72.

The boiling and germination treatments reduced the neurotoxin levels by more than 80 per cent in the Lathyrus grain, while roosting did not help to detoxify the grain. The germination treatment should be prefered as it not only detoxifies the grain but also improves the nutritive value of the grain. Germination period of 36 hrs were found to be the optimum and the maximum of 20.72 mg (L-54) of vitamin C could be synthesized during this period.

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005336   Chatterjee P;Debnath P;Datta S;Das P (Physical Educ Dep, Jadavpur Univ, Kolkata-700 032) : Nutritional assessment and motor performance of football players and sprinters of Kolkata city. Indian J Nutr Diet 2005, 42(8), 373-77.

Study on the assessment of nutritional status and motor performance, it was concluded that motor performance level was affected by nutritional status of the boys. They required a lot of carbohydrate and fat rich food to meet the calorie demand. They also required iron rich food to prevent the iron deficiency anaemia, as iron deficiency anaemia also decreases the total physical ability to work.

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003218   Varsha;Grewal R B (Dep of Foods and Nutri, CCS Haryana Agric Univ, Hisar-125 004) : Physical, nutritional and sensory attributes of bread supplemented with soy flour. Forage Res 2004, 30(1), 41-4.

Soybeans have been part of the human diet for well over 5,000 years, particularly in Asia. Their potential was not recognized until the 20th century but during the past several years, soy and its derivatives have receiced considerable attention from industry as well as researchers and health practitioners. One of the most promising uses of soybean is the fortification of cereal-based products, as the profile of essential amino acids in soy is complementary to that in most cereals. Addition of soy flour to baked products such as bread can improve the nutritional and physical properties. Hence, an attempt was made to supplement soy in bread formulation. The breads were prepared using wheat flour alone and with soy flour. The breads were evaluated for their physical, nutritional properties and sensory characteristics using 9-point hedonic scale. Bread containing wheat soy flour in the ratio of 85 : 15 had significantly higher specific loaf volume and significantly higher protein, fibre, minerals and energy content. The breads were found to be 'satisfactory' in terms of general appearance, crust colour, crumb grain, texture, odour and taste, and overall acceptability. The results indicate that soy flour can be successfully incorporated in the whole wheat bread to improve the physical attributes and nutritive value of bread.

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003217   Singh A;Kunwar N;Singh A;Jain J (Res Scholar, Bundelkhand Univ, Jhansi) : Nutrient intake of pre-school children of slum dwellers of Shillong city. Res Link 2005, 4(21), 104-5.

The conclusions have been drawn from the study: The protein intakes of the children were increased. According to age, energy intakes of the children were increase. It was observed that fat content was also more than the RDA because of fat rich diet like non-veg. and butter. The study was confined to 200 pre-school children situated in 5 different slums of Shillong. The 200 pre-school children (40 children each from 5 slums) from different slums were selected randomly. They were interviewed on a structured schedule.

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003216   Singh A;Kunwar N;Sarvesh Kumari;Dewedi P (Bundelkhand Univ, , Jhansi) : Anthropometric measurements of Pre school children residing in slum areas. Res Link 2005, 4(21), 102-3.

The conclusions have been drawn from the study: (1) According to age, the height of the pre-school children was increased. (2) the age of the chldren was increases then weight was also increases. The correlation between age and weight were significant at 5 percent level of significance. (3) The mid upper arm circumference (MUAC) was also increases and was significant at 5 percent probability level. The study was conducted on 200 per-children in the age group of 0-6 years from 5 different slums of Shillong.

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003215   Dubey B;Sharma R R;Pathak S;Tripathi R; Tripathi S P (Govt Auto M H Coll of Home Sci for Women, , Jabalpur) : A study on maternal knowledge regarding breast feeding and weaning practices in Slum area. Res Link 2005, 4(21), 106-7.

It was found that mothers give colostrums to their children without knowing the correct reason. Weaning is started by the age of 6 months (31.2%), 12 months (40%) and (28.8%) above 12 months with the help of to milk. In order to wean child 48.7% of the parents provide cow's milk followed by buffalo's milk (35.3%). Majority of the mothers (85.8%) provide home made supplementary food, while 14.2% mothers preferred commercial weaning food. This study highlights the need for an intensive Nutrition Education Programme.

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003214   Deshmukh N (D.A.V.V., Sugnidevi Girls Coll, Indore, Madhya Pradesh) : Effect of soya enriched food in physical development of pre school children. Res Link 2005, 4(21), 94-5.

It seems that maximum children's are of average height belonging to medium category range. In pre test maximum children were of less weight, According to Indian council of medical research maximum weight required is 16.7 in kg. In them post test 50 percent of respondents were in average weight. Expected weight by Indian council on medical research and only 15% shows exactly expected weight by ICMR and only 15% respondents were shwn weigt in between 17.7 to 18.8 in kg. It seems that 50% children are in the range of 87 to 90.6 in centimeters of setting height. The minimum 20% shows 944 to 98 c.m. in setting height.

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000941   Yadava R;Gupta M K (Dep of Vet Public Hlth & Epidemiol, Birsa Agric Univ, Ranchi-834 006) : Contamination of fried rice, chawmin and skim milk powder with Bacillus cereus. J Res-Birsa Agric Univ 2004, 16(2), 311-14.

Altogether 23.00, 24.00 and 69.23 per cent of the samples of chawmin, fried rice and skimmed milk powder were positive for B. cereus and the counts ranged up. to 3.9193, 3.6182 and 3.6812/g with an average of 0.6453±0.1225, 0.7394±0.1400 and 1.9386±0.2736/g, respectively. Per cent positivity for B. cereus was significantly higher (69.23%) in skimmed milk powder than that in chawmin and fried rice (52.00 and 60.00%, respectively).

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024979   Chauhan M S (NO, Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, Lucknow-226 007, Email: mschauhan_2000@yahoo.com) : Pollen record of vegetation and climatic changes in north eastern Madhya Pradesh during last 1,600 years. Trop Ecol 2005, 46(2), 265-71.

Pollen analysis of a 2 m deep sedimentary core from Kerha Swamp, Sidhi (M. P.) has unravelled the short-term vegetation and climatic alterations in the region since last 1,600 years. Around 1,600 to 850 years B.P., this region had open tropical deciduous sal forests which were mainly constituted of Shorea robusta (sal), Madhuca indica, Holoptelea, Emblica officinalis, etc. The overall vegetational composition signifies that a warm and moist climate prevailed in the region during this period in response to moderate summer monsoon rainfall. Around 850 to 400 years B.P., the decline in Shorea robusta (sal) together with its associates and a contemporary expansion of Bombax malabaricum, an important constituent of tree-savannah, imply that these sal forests turned more open owing to the prevalence of warm and dry climate in the region. This could be attributed to late and weak summer monsoon. Since 400 years B.P. onwards, the timely arrival of strong summer monsoon favoured maximum proliferation of sal forests and the climate became warm and more moist similar to present day.

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021952   Singh L;Yadav N;Kumar A R;Gupta A K;Chacko J; Parvin K;Tripathi U (Foods and Nutrition Dep, College of Home Science & Women's Development, Deemed Univ, Allahabad - 211 007, Email: registrar@aaidu.org) : Preparation of value added products from dehydrated Bathua leaves (Chenopodium album Linn.). Nat Prod Radiance 2007, 6(1), 6-10.

Green leafy vegetables form an important part of daily diet. Since these are produced in surplus and have short shelf-life, preservation of vegetables can prevent wastage and increase availability in the diet during off-season. Bathua (Chenopodium album Linn.) leaves, rich , in micronutrients were selected for dehydration. Leaves were tray dried at 50-60°C for three to four hours till the moisture reached to 6-7 percent. These dehydrated leaves were incorporated at 3-15 per cent levels in two conventional foods namely green gram dal and paratha. Organoleptic properties of products were judged by nine point hedonic scale. Proximate composition, iron content and carotene content of leaves and products were analyzed. Results showed that dehydrated leaves were rich source of protein, carbohydrate and ash. Iron and carotene contents of dehydrated bathua leaves (27.48mg/100g and 14826μg/100g, respectively) were 6-8 times higher than fresh leaves. Green gram dal and paratha incorporated with 7 and 5 per tent dehydrated bathua leaves were liked most. Iron content of green gram dal (8.8mg/100g) and paratha incorporated with dehydrated bathua leaves was higher than their respective control. In comparison to control enriched paratha (4255.66±0.6μg/100g) and green gram dal (984 ±1.8μg/100g) had many fold greater carotene content. Therefore, it can be concluded that incorporation of dehydrated bathua leaves in various conventional food items can improve the nutritional quality of the products as well as add variety in the diet.

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020911   Virk M K;Madaan A;Dhaliwal G S (Family Resource Management Dep, Punjab Agricultural Univ, Ludhiana-141 004) : Types of fuels used in rural kitchens and their impact on health of the consumers. Indian J Ecol 2006, 33(1), 75-7.

Survey was conducted in rural area to find out the types of fuels used by housewives in the kitchens and evaluate the perception of the consumers regarding health hazards of the fuels. A total of 100 rural families were selected for field survey and a detailed questionnaire was prepared to know the perception of consumers with regard to the health hazards. The study revealed that out of 19 built-in kitchens, all were using LPG as a fuel and out of 8 open kitchens, 7 (87.50%) were using cowdung followed by 6 (75.00%) using wood. There were 4 (50.00%) kitchens using tree wastes and only 1 (12.50%) using pigeonpea sticks as a fuel. It was found that 78% of the respondents faced the problem of irritation to the eyes followed by 57% respondents who faced the problem of suffocation during cooking. A total of 91 (53%) respondents suffered from headache and nausea, respectively, during cooking . Due to prolonged cooking on these fuels, 9% of respondents suffered from asthma. There were 81% respondents who felt that they had reduced the workability due to dizziness. About 16% of respondents faced the problem of vomiting.

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016784   Sen S;Roy J;Ranjan K;Mukhopadhyay B N (MECON Limited, , Ranchi-834 002) : Recycling, usage and disposal of steel plant waste. J Instn Engrs-Pt MM 2006, 87(Oct), 23-41.

Attempt has been made to bring out the status of the Indian steel industry from Integrated Steel Plant (ISP) and Secondary Steel Plant (SSP) [both electric are furnaces (EAF)and induction furnaces (IF)] with respect to generation of solid wastes and their management as the extent of (a) recycling, (b) reuse (including sale to outside parties), and (c) disposal (dumping), comparing with the corresponding figures in the developed world and then to identify measures to minimise generation of wastes, maximise utilisation of generated wastes and achieve 'zero waste' status. Steel plant waste has been identified as a potential by-product in this paper. Management of steel plant solid wastes (by-product) has been discussed with respect to quantification, characterisation, analysis and management of all solid wastes in different ISPs and SSPs, including new processes such as Corex. The available tecnnologies foreign, as well as indigenous, are identified. Steel plant by-product can be used as raw material for various new products. Various recommendations have been identified for management of this by product.

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015768   Mallik R M (Nabakrushna Choudhury Centre for Development Studies, , Bhubaneswar, Orissa) : Household consumption pattern of fuel energy and emerging crisis : an analytical investigation in a regional perspective. Indian For 2006, 132(11), 1398-1418.

Paper presents results of field research on household consumption pattern of fuel energy in a regional perspective and brings out certain dimensions of energy crisis faced by the people. The paper distinctly observes a differential pattern of consumption of fuel energy various income groups and household size. The paper reports that energy problem is area/region-specific and also time-specific and therefore macro plan strategies fail to yield positive results. The main conclusions are: (a) household size has a positive correlation with quantity of energy consumption and also has a positive effect on its pattern; (b) increase in per capita income of urban people causes a shift in demand from traditional to commercial source of energy; (d) availability of biomass sources free of cost leads to lavish and careless consumption in greater quantities; (e) availability of fuel sources in an area primarily determine pattern of fuel consumption; (f) use of traditional fuel and inefficient cooking gadgets and devices cause greater amount of consumption of fuel energy; (g) diminishing availability and increasing. The paper suggests (i) a decentralised area/region specific; (ii) population-specific; (ii) resource specific; and need-based plan strategy besides suitable measures to diminish demand on wood fuel not only through efficient cooking gadgets and devices but also through wide use of alternate sources failing which heavy pressure on woodfuel may lead to acceleration of depletion of forest cover, soil erosion, ecological disaster and environmental hazards.

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012420   Sharma H R;Sood A;Singh P;Verma R (Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Home Science, CSK HPKV, Palampur-176 062) : Nutrient composition and sensory acceptability of sweet balls based on grain amarnath, sesame and soybean. J Dairying Fd Home Sci 2006, 25(1), 34-8.

Protein and energy rich sweet balls (laddoos) were developed by combining locally available protein and energy rich food resources such as grain amaranth, sesame, soybean and jaggery. Chemical evaluation of sweet-balls revealed that the sesame sweet balls contained higher content of protein compared to amaranth sweet balls. Replacement of sesame and amaranth in the sweet ball formulations enhanced the protein contents of these formulations proportionate to the level of soy flour in these formulations. Whereas sesame based sweet balls contained highest content of energy followed by soy based amaranth + sesame (50:50) and amaranth based sweet balls when compared at similar level of replacement. Sesame based sweet ball formulations were found to be rich in calcium, amaranth based in iron and soy based in potassium. Sensory evaluation revealed that soy-flour up to 15 % can be included in the amaranth and sesame sweet ball formulations. From the results of the study it was concluded that nutritious sweet balls rich in protein and energy and some other nutrients can be prepared at home by exploiting the use of locally available nutritious food resources. This can lead to value addition and improvement in the nutritional status of the consuming population.

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012419   Mehrotra N;Shivani Banansal M L (NO, College of Home Science Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141 004) : Factors considered while purchasing furniture by rural and urban families. J Dairying Fd Home Sci 2006, 25(1), 67-9.

Study was undertaken to examine the factors considered while purchasing furniture. In two randomly selected urban localities of Ludhiana city and four villages from two blocks of Ludhiana district has been conducted. The total sample consisted of 120 respondents. The data were collected through an interview cum questionnaire schedule. The findings revealed that the, urban families considered more aesthetic factor while buying furniture than rural families. Anthropomerric suitability, adjustability and multipurpose use of furniture were hardly looked by rural respondents. Besides, latest trend/ fashion, provision of special features in furniture were least put forth factors by rural families. Adjustability of parts of furniture scored least in case of urban families.

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012418   Deshpande S;Bargale P C (SPU Centre, Central Instiute of Agril Engg, Nabibagh, Bhopal-462 038) : Impact assessment of nutrition education to urban study group on soybased food intake. J Dairying Fd Home Sci 2006, 25(1), 39-42.

Reported that the regular use of soybean in daily diet enhances human health and protects from several diseases and results in longevity. But lack of awareness about its nutritional profile is the main reason of non-utilization in food products. An attempt has been made to educate the urban women of Bhopal area about importance of soybean for health benefits and utilization in daily diet. Results revealed that after imparting nutrition education, utilization of soy based food intake increased by 21% in daily diet, followed by different frequency level.

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013469   Gosh R;Arya P;Singh M (Institute of Home Science, Bundelkhand Univ, Jhansi-248 003) : Nutritional status of the elderly people of Jhansi city. J Dairying Fd Home Sci 2006, 25(2), 136-8.

The survey was conducted in the city of Jhansi using probability-sampling procedure. The sample size was 150 subjects comprising, 90 elderly females and 60 elderly males. The 24 hour recall method was used to assess food and nutrient intakes. Data was analysed after stratifying the elderly subjects into various age groups (60-69 years, 70-79 years, 80 and above years (The average daily intakes of various foods were calculated using food conversion tables (nutritive value of Indian foods, 1990). The average daily intake of foodstuffs barring other vegetables and roots and tubers was inadequate. Elderly males were consuming on an average 23g daily in the age groups 60-69 and 70-79 years, while elderly females 205g-17g/day. Daily mean consumption of pulses was between 25g and 30g in both genders.. Average daily intake of sugar and jaggery was 15-25 g in all age groups. The calorie intake was below recommended levels in all age groups and gender. The average daily intakes of micronutrients (iron, vitamin A, C and calcium) were grossly deficient in both genders.

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011298   Sidhu K;Pannu K (Department of Extension Education, All India Coordinated Research Proj, College of Agriculture, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141 004) : Women participation in farming under varying landholdings. J Dairying Fd Home Sci 2005, 24(3-4), 216-20.

Farming is a family based occupation where men and women both contribute in production and post harvest activities. But the contribution of women has always been under estimated due to lack of data. In order to understand the present status of rural women vis-a vis their participation in farm activities, an attempt was made under the Extension component of All India Coordinated Research Project on Home Science. The study in rural Punjab, represented by five distinct landholding categories clearly indicates an active participation in most of the selected activities but ranged from 65.21 percent to 98.40 percent in varied landholding categories and in different activities. Women belonging to landless families were participating in harvesting, weeding and sowing operations, jointly with female and male members. The picture was similar in case of families of small and marginal landholdings. The independent participation of women and joint participation with other women, however, decreased with increase in land holding and participation in harvesting and weeding also decreased substantially. The least independent participation of women was observed in seed treatment and fertilizer application mainly due to the technical aspects involved. Low participation of women in irrigation management can be attributed to the restriction of movement outside the house at odd hours.

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011297   Nazni P;Amirthaveni M;Poongodi Vijayakumar T (Food Sci Dep, Periyar Univ, Salem-636 011) : Impact of flaxseed based therapeutic food on selected type II diabetic patients. Indian J Nutr Diet 2006, 43(4), 141-5.

Research study was undertaken to find out the acceptability of the developed recipes using processed flaxseed powder and evaluate the impact of administration of flaxseed powder on blood glucose and lipid profile values on type II diabetics for a period of three months. The flaxseed was processed and made into powder and nutrients were analyzed for both processed and unprocessed flaxseed powder. The processed powder was incorporated of 5, 10 and 15 per cent levels into boli, idimix, sesame powder, bread and biscuits. The acceptability study of the developed recipes revealed that only five per cent level of incorporation is acceptable compared to 10 and 15 per cent levels. Administration of five per cent level processed flax seed powder in the form of bread caused statistically significant reduction in blood glucose levels and blood lipid values.

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011296   Karthiayani A;Devadas C T;John Kenedy Z (Food & Agrl Process Engg Dep, AEC & RI, TNAU, Coimbatore-641 003) : Nutritional qualities of canned banana slices. Indian J Nutr Diet 2006, 43(4), 161-8.

From the canning studies of banana, It was found that syrup TSS decreased and fruit TSS increased during 4.5 months of storage period. The syrup pH was found to decrease from 4.38 to 4.7 from the initial value of 6.7 to 6.9 and the fruit pH increased from 4.23 - 4.32 to 4.23 - 4.4. Ascorbic acid content decreased from 4.98-6.9 to 3.92-4.32 mg/100g during the storage period. From the sensory evaluation it was found that red banana stored in sugar syrup was found to be best in flavour, taste and overall acceptability than the jaggery syrup. The microbial count was also found to be within the permissible limit at the end of 4.5 months of storae. The cost of canning was found to be Rs. 12.35/can.

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011295   Jindal U;Bakhshi R;Dhaliwal R K (Department of Family Resource Management, Department of Extension Educ, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141 004) : Study of existing kitchen conditions of rural households in Moga district of Punjab state. J Dairying Fd Home Sci 2005, 24(3-4), 211-15.

The study was conducted to know the type and shape of kitchens possessed by rural households and the reasons of worker's dissatisfaction with the work place (kitchen). A total sample of 150 families was selected randomly. An interview schedule was prepared for data collection and data were collected through personal interview method. The collected data were tabulated and analyzed by using the suitable statistical techniques. The results of the study show that majority of respondents possessed sitting type kitchen and few had standing type kitchen. Majority of households possessed both open and closed kitchen. Majority of respondents possessed L shape kitchen and few had one wall kitchen. It was found that few respondents had ideal kitchen dimensions. The study also revealed that height and depth of working counters and storage shelves was not according to recommended dimensions in majority of households. Improper height of storage shelves, no proper storage space and inadequate kitchen dimensions were reported as most important reasons of worker's dissatisfaction with work place. Awareness should be created regarding functional requirements of kitchen which may provide more comfort, thus improving the quality of life of rural housewives to a reasonable extent.

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010346   Saha K B;Jain D C;Saha U C (NO, Regional Medical Research Centre for Tribals (ICMR), Nagpur Road, Garha, Jabalpur-482 003, Email: kalyansaha_icmr@yahoo.com) : Unfolding contraceptive technology: where Indian population stands today. J hum Ecol 2006, 20(2), 125-8.

The spurt in contraceptive technology particularly in spacing methods has opened up a wide variety of contraceptive choice for the potential user all over the world. India inspite of having national programs for family planning for long could not make proper use of the same. Sterilization still today remains the mainstay of the program. The current use of spacing methods in India is 7%. People still today are unaware of the importance of use and effectiveness of the spacing methods. Add to this the family planning delivery system is also not completely successful in reaching the methods to the target population and failed to achieve its goal to provide planned family to the nation. Under this situation the Indian population is far away and could not make use of the spurt in the contraceptive technology. Rigorous IEC on family planning, promoting spacing methods (introducing the use effectiveness of the new methods) and consolidating the national programme on family welfare and strengthening the outreach services can bring better results.

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010345   Maliki A E (Educational Foundations Department Faculty of Education, Niger Delta University, P.M.B. 017, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria, Email: agnesmaliki@yahoo.com) : Implications of rational emotive behaviour therapy on genitally mutilated females. J hum Ecol 2006, 20(2), 117-20.

Philosophies of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy has been examined. It thus explained that Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy is to teach clients how to detect the irrational disturbances and how dispute these beliefs, replacing them with beliefs constituting a more rational philosphy of life; It also advocated Rational Emotive behaviour Therapy for genitally mutilated females so as to change their self-defeating outlook on file and assist them in acuring tolerant and ratioal view of life.

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010344   Kang T;Jaswal S (Department of Human Development and Sociology, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab) : Relationship of parental education with parenting patterns. J hum Ecol 2006, 20(2), 87-9.

Study was undertaken to study the relatinship of educational level of parents with parenting patterns used by them on their children. A sample of 300 families (300 fathers and 300 mothers) were randomly selected from Amritsar, Ludhiana, Patiala and Hoshiarpur cities of Punjab. 'Socio-Economic Status Scale' by Bhardwaj and Multi-Dimensional Parenting Scale' by Chauhan and Khokhar were used as quanatative measures. Results showed the parenting patterns used by parent vary with their level of education.

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010343   Harshpinder;Aujla Paramjit (NO, , 1814/5, B-34, Guru Nanak Dev Nagar, Haibowal Kalan, Ludhiana, Punjab, Email: mharsh_ind3@yahoo.ca) : Physiological and psychological stressors among working and non working women. J hum Ecol 2006, 20(2), 121-3.

Psychological and physiological stressors among working and non-working women have been examined in the study. Data were collected from 75 working and 75 non-working women from four localities of Ludhiana city. Results indicated that common factors of stress in both categories were unfinished tasks, compulsion of doing disliked activities, death of close relative, improper sleep. In working women, stressors were 'pleasing others' (mean score 0.92) and overburden of work (1.04), whereas in non-working women stressors were 'wrong working posture' (0.97) and 'non-involvement in decision making by family' (1.02): This study shows that working women were more stressed as compared to non-working women.

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010342   Aluede R O A (Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, Ambrose Alli University, P.M.B. 14, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria, Email: raymond_aluede@yahoo.com) : Universal basic education in Nigeria: matters arising. J hum Ecol 2006, 20(2), 97-101.

Issues considered significant in the implementation of Universal Basic Education scheme in Nigeria. It employs the analytical approach as its method of explanting issues and raising vital questions on the possibility of the scheme being succesfull in Nigeria. It concludes that proper planning and effective implementation are required for the programme to be successful.

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007092   Sharma H R;Pooja;Verma R (Fd Sci and Nutr Dep, Coll of Hom Sci CSK H.P. Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Palampur-176 062, Email: dr_sharmahr@yahoo.com) : Organoleptic and chemical evaluation of osmotically processed apricot wholes and halves. Nat Prod Radiance 2006, 5(5), 350-6.

Apricot fruit (Prunus armeniaca Linn. cv. `New Castle') wholes and halves before and after blanching, pricking and lye treatment were subjected to osmotic treatment in sucrose syrups of varying strengths (50, 60 and 70%) for 24 hours under ambient conditions followed by draining and partial drying to an intermediate moisture range. The intermediate moisture products (fresh and stored) were subjected to an organoleptic and chemical evaluation. Apricot halves treated in heavy syrup were found to be more acceptable than whole fruits treated similarly. A slight changes in sensory quality and some of the chemical attributes occurred during 3 months of storage. Lye treatment resulted in better quality products as adjudged by the judges. The samples having high contents of sugar and brix : acid ratios had higher overall organoleptic acceptability. From the study it was concluded that osmotic processing could process apricots in to raisin like intermediate moisture products. The process is simple, economical and non-destructive with least wastage of fruit during processing.

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004039   Sinha A (College of Home Science, Rajendra Agricultural University, Bihar, Pusa, Samastipur-848 125) : Influence of education on child rearing practices of `HO' mothers. Rajendra Agric Univ J Res 2005, 15(1-2), 163-4.

Examined the influence of education on child rearing practices of `Ho' mothers. Two hundred mothers in age group of 18-45 years having one child below the age of six years were selected purposely from the West Singbhum District of Jharkhand State. Data on association between spouses education and child care scores of respondents and association between educational level of respondents and their child care scores were collected with the help of structured interview schedule and chi-square analysis was administered. The findings revealed that the higher the literacy level of the spouses the higher will be the level of child care scores of the mothers. The X² value of two degree of freedom was found to be highly significant indicated significant association between the literacy level of mothers and their child care.

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004038   Sanjeev Kumar;Jha A K;Ajay Kumar (Comprehensive Cost of Cultivation Scheme, Rajendra Agricultural University, Bihar, Pusa, Samastipur-848 125) : Economic analysis of broiler chicken under different systems of management fed with processed feed and probiotics. Rajendra Agric Univ J Res 2005, 15(1-2), 159-62.

Experiment was carried out to find out the economics of broiler chicken fed with different processed feed under cage and floor system of management. Eight trials were run in a year for two consecutive years, with 240 chicks each at random as groups C₁, T₁, T₃, T₅, T₇ and T₉ to cage and C₂, T₂, T₄, T₆, T₈ and T₁₀ to floor. The group C₁ and C₂ as control were fed on untreated mash group T₁ and T₂ on UV rays irradiated mash fed on untreated mash, group T₁, group T₂ on UV rays irradiated mash at 80 W/cm² at 253.7 nm for five minutes. Group T₃ and T₄ on mash with probiotics, groups T₅ and T₆ on UV rays irradiated and microwave processed mash in 1200 W at 2450 MHZ for five minutes and with probiotics and the group T₉ and T₁₀ were on UV rays irradiated and microwave processed mash. It was inferred that in economical aspects the better groups T₁, T₃, T₅, T₇ in cage and T₄ and T₆ in floor systems had significantly (P<60>0.05) low cost of production per kg live broiler.

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004037   Roma Kumari;Bishnoi I (Department of Home Science, B.H.U, , Varanasi-221 005) : Impact of pre-school supplementary feeding programme on anthropometry of children of Varanasi. J Res 2005, 17(2), 247-51.

Anthropometric measurements of the children were carried out at two stages in order to determine the impact of supplementary feeding on the anthropometry of pre-school children of ICDS Scheme of Varanasi. Almost all the anthropometry measurements were below the Harvard and ICMR standards. The boys had higher mean values as compared to girls. The experimental groups had also higher mean values as compared to control groups. The diet supplement was not enough to produce significant difference in each experimental group of children at every age point. Consequently, it was recommended that the authorities involved should increase the quantity of supplementary food to provide at least 500 calorie daily to each of the children at the anganwadi centre to avoid its sharing by their family members without any bias for boys so that the impact on anthropometry might be profound and beneficial.

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004036   Meera Singh;Anita Kumari (College of Home Science, Rajendra Agricultural University, Bihar, Pusa, Samastipur-848 125) : Effectiveness of nutrition training package on rural women. Rajendra Agric Univ J Res 2005, 15(1-2), 144-6.

Malnutrition continues to be one of the major public health problems of the developing world including India. It can not wait for an increase in food supply or individual income for its solution and can not be provided adequate and nutritions food free of cost for the entire population of vulnerable selection of the country. It has been observed that insufficient knowledge about the food values and nutritional practices is also a major problem which has victimised million of women and children in our country. However, it was felt to develop through which women could be persuaded and motivated to adopt right nutritional practices which can provide nutritional security to their family members. Keeping this objectives in view this study has been undertaken. The findings of the study revealed that the training package developed has highly significant contribution on knowledge gained and retained in respect of nutritional practices on rural women.

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001955   Chaudhary A;Bhattacharya L (Dep of Fds and Nutr, Coll of Hom Sci G.B. Pant Univ of Agric and Technol, Pantnagar-263 145) : Development of nutri-biscuits using oogal (Fagopyrum esculentum) and soybean (Glycine max) leaf powder. Pantnagar J Res 2005, 3(1), 103-5.

Oogal and soybean leaf powder were prepared using simple dehydration technology. Around 125 g leaf powder was obtained from 1 kg fresh leaves. Different levels of incorporation of leaf powder 5, 7, and 10 per cent were used in both nutri-biscuits. During the preliminary trials 7 per cent incorporation level was found best in both biscuits i.e. oogal leaf nutri biscuit and soybean leaf nutri-biscuits. These nutri-biscuits had good sensory quality and were low in cost. They provided 468 kcal, 4.6 g protein, 20.54 g fat, 2.48 mg iron and 1364 μg β-carotene per 100 g.

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008702   Nalwade V M;Amekar S S;Khan T N (College of Home Science, Marathwada Agricultural Univ, Parbhani-431 402, Email: vm_nalwade@rediffmail.com) : Value addition of selected bakery products by incorporating mushroom. Bionano Front 2011, 4(1), 115-19.

Five different bakery products namely nakhatai, fresh coconut biscuits, melting moment, sweet salty biscuit and coconut castles were selected and by incorporation of mushroom powder at 0,5,10 and 15 per cent level. The prepared bakery products were evaluated for organoleptic quality. The products with most accepted level of the incorporation of mushroom powder were analyzed for moisture crude protein, Non protein nitrogen, protein digestibility and keeping quality. The results of organoleptic evaluation inferred that nakhatai, fresh coconut biscuits, and coconut castles were accepted at 10 per cent while melting moment, sweet salty biscuit were accepted with 5 per cent level of incorporation of mushroom powder. Crude protein content and digestibility of protein of melting moment was highest as compared to other bakery products. All the five selected bakery product stored at room temperature were more accepted as compared to stored in refrigerator, also well accepted up to stored for three weeks. In case of nutrient benefit ratio Nakhatai recorded the highest value for crude protein content and non protein nitrogen content, while fresh coconut biscuits in terms of protein digestibility.

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008701   Nalwade V;Bhosale B;Snehalatha Reddy N (College of Home Science, Marathwada Agricultural Univ, Parbhani-431 402) : Effect of food factors and processing techniques on glycaemic index foods. Bionano Front 2011, 4(1), 111-14.

Food factors and proeucose level of bloood. The present study was conducted to know the effect of food factors such as protein, nature of carbohydrates, fiber and food processing techniques like soaking germination and fermentation on glycaemic index of foods. The experiment was comprised of a series of human experiment in order to determine the effect. Glucose content in the blood was determined by using glucomcter. The results showed that among the different oils and fat the lowest glycaemic index value was recorded at 40 per cent level in diabetic subjects except for soybean oil. As the level of protein was increased in food preparations the glycaemic index value was found to be decreased in subjects. Beside this addition of fiber in food preparation has helped in decreasing the glycaemic index value in subjects. Among the carbohydrate tested milk with sugar was found to have less glycaemic index value. The food prepared from soaking (12 hrs), germination (24 hrs) and fermentation (12 hrs) are suitable for the consumption by the diabetic person, as these processes help in lowering the glycaemic index, value of foods.

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007502   Patel V S (Panchayatiraj Talim Kendra, Gujarat Vidyapith, At & Post- Sadara, Distirct-Gandhinagar, Gujarat) : Women, violence and reality. J Adv dev Res 2010, 1(2), 207-8.

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007501   Pandya S P (NO, School of Social Work, Tiss, Email: spandya@tiss.edu) : Ecological consciousness: exploring some indic perspectives, Initiatives and implications. J Adv dev Res 2010, 1(2), 170-82.

Study was conducted on four contemporary Indic organisations within the purview of Hinduism in terms of their perspectives on ecological consciousness, ecological initiatives and micro and macro implications of perspectives and initiatives. The basic purpose is to see how spiritual and religious consciousness influences ecological consciousness. The pragmatic value of the exploration lies in providing a new insight to ecological consciousness (of the influence of religious and spiritual consciousness within the purview of Hinduism on ecological consciousness) in the wake of the current ecological crisis. The core finding is that sacralisation of nature is viewed as an ecologically viable proposition to combat the present day ecological crisis - sacralisation as instrumental in nature preservation, also bringing in dimensions of embedded morality in human nature relationships, soul-cosmos relations as revealing the individual being as the microcosm of the macrocosmic universe and the universe as a manifestation of the Ultimate Reality.

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007500   Bains K;Brar J K (Food Science and Engineering Dep, Punjab Agricultural Univ, Ludhiana-141 004) : Assesment of nutritional status of 1-5 year old children belonging to farm families of Punjab. Indian J Nutr Diet 2009, 46(8), 345-50.

The results concluded that there is considerable undernutrition among children in spite of high rates of economic growth and adequate availability of food among Punjabi farm families. There is need to educate the mothers regarding nutritional needs of young children and desirable child feeding practices in order to reduce undernutrition among children.

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006439   Gupta S;Bakshi R (Home Science Dep, GDM Girls (PG) College, Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh, Email: ansh_2@indiatimes.com ) : Effect of television viewing on children's food habits. Indian J maternal child Hlth 2010, 12(4), (NULL).

To find out the perceived effects of television viewing on children's food habits. The study population consisted of 300 school children of 7-12 years attending five public schools in two cities of Uttar Pradesh. Dietary intake was estimated using a 3-day food record method. Television viewing and food consumption patterns wereassessed using a pre-designed and pretested structured schedule for children and respective parents. TV viewing hours was found to be highly correlated with energy nutrients' intake. Only 40% subjects demanded for vegetables or fruits for consumption from their parents. 97% subjects had either of their meals while watching TV. The results of this research suggested that there were negative relations between television and children's consumption of fruits and vegetables.

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023047   Mishra R P (Reader in Geography, HSG Univ, Sagar-470 003) : Deficiency of food and nutrition in tribal regions of Madhya Pradesh. Trans Inst Indian Geogr 2007, 29(2), 185-93.

Food and nutritional intake among tribal population of Madhya Pradesh has been analysed. The study is based on the diet survey conducted in the sample villages of some tribal parts of the State. The survey results show that the daily diet of the tribals is deficient in all the nutrients. The nutritional deficiency is relatively high among children, females and aged people of tribal population in the rural areas of Madhya Pradesh.

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022143   Deepa Vinay;Chaudhary N (Family Resource Management Dep, College of Home Science, G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar-263 145) : Importance of ergonomics at household level: a participatory approach. Pantnagar J Res 2007, 5(2), 139-43.

It is beyond doubt that kitchen activities demand a high degree of physical effort, leading to fatigue. The major causative factors responsible for this are the static muscular effort and adopting unnatural postures, mainly resulting from bad design of kitchen layout. A standardization module in the form of flap book was developed for imparting training to housewives. Concept of ergonomics, ergonomic approach to workstation design, importance and contribution of ergonomics in work station design, importance and use of anthropometry, musculo skeletal problems in standing, work surface dimension for standing kitchen and finally recommendation for different workstation designs along with right posture were included in the module. The reliability index for the same was calculated to 0.71. Results of pre-exposure of the knowledge tool revealed that most of the respondents (56.66 %) lie in the low level of knowledge category. They were not aware about the concept and role of ergonomics. Although all the respondents complained about musculo skeletal disorders but they were unaware about the hidden cause of musculo skeletal disorders. When they were exposed to the developed training module it was found that knowledge level of all the respondents increased and 100 per cent respondents reached high level of knowledge category. The scores of retention of knowledge after 15 days of exposure to training media showed that 86.67 per cent had a high level of retention of knowledge. A significant relationship was also found in pre and post tests score.

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019932   Gupta V;Sharma A;Nagar R (P G Department of Home Science, Rajasthan Univ, Jaipur-302 004, Email: energy_vin@yahoo.co.in) : Preparation, acceptability and nutritive value of rabadi-A fermented mothbean food. J Fd Sci Technol 2007, 44(6), 600-01.

Effect of natural fermentation on nutrients, anti-nutrients, enzymatic activity, titrable acidity and acceptability of rabadi (a Rajasthani traditional wine) is presented. Rabadi from mothbeans and buttermilk was prepared by 2 methods-fermented rabadi before and after cooking as it is consumed in rural areas of Rajasthan. The study showed a remarkable increase (p <60> 0.001) in crude protein, mineral content and soluble sugars content of rabadi. Significant reduction (p <60> 0.001) in the anti-nutrients content in rabadi was observed with an increase in the time of fermentation due to enhanced enzymatic activity. A significant (p <60> 0.001) rise in amylase activity was observed with simultaneous decrease in starch content, which enhanced reducing sugars content. Amino transferase enzymes glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase and glutamate pyruvate transaminase activities increased on fermentation possibly due to increased nitrogen content in rabadi. The 4 h and 12 h fermented rabadi was preferred by a panel of judges.

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019052   Babsal G;Singh D;Gupta D K;Sharma S (Inst of Home Sci, Bundelkhand Univ, , Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh) : Nutritional status of perimenopausal women of Bundelkhand region. Flora Fauna 2007, 13(1), 183-7.

Nutritional status of 100 randomly selected perimenopausal women was assessed by evaluating their dietary habits, nutrient intake (24 hour recall method), hemoglobin level and anthropometric measurements. Their daily diet was inadequate in calories, protein, calcium, phosphorous, and although the mean intake of these nutrients was 1485.49±537kcal /d, 34.12±9.92g/d, 381.37±188.86 mg/d, and 629.70±268.01 mg/d, respectively, which did not meet their RDA's. Vegetarians were 71 % and non vegetarians were 29%. Only 12% women were consuming milk and milk products daily. Most of the women were suffering from mild anemia with mean hemoglobin level of 10.639±1.176mg/dl. The mean values of height, weight and BMI were 151.63±9.6cm, 53.25±11.91 kg and 23.34±5.92 respectively. The women were suffering from chronic energy deficiency due to poor dietary habits, lower literacy rate and high poverty rate.

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018007   Sharon C L;Usha V (Home Science Dep, College of Horticultural, Kerala Agricultural Univ, Thrissur-680 656) : Acceptability study of breadfruit [Artocarpus altilis (park) fosberg] wafers. J Dairying Fd Home Sci 2007, 26(3-4), 219-22.

Breadfruit [Artocarpus altilis (Park) Fosberg] is most widely distributed species and exhibits great variability. It is a fast ripening climacteric fruit resulting in faster depletion of stored food reserves. Hence the study focused on the development of value added products from breadfruit. Fully mature firm breadfruits were collected from a local household. Dehydrated breadfruit chips were prepared which were ground and sieved through a 40 mesh size to get uniform flour. The flour was made in to wafers. Eight combinations of raw ingredients were used in the standardization of wafers. The wafers were packed in 250 gauge PE bags for a period of 3 months and evaluated the organoleptic qualities after frying in coconut oil at monthly intervals. There was significant difference in the organoleptic qualities of the wafers among the different combinations. Wafers prepared with rice flour as an ingredient was found to be more acceptable. There was no significant difference in the organoleptic qualities of the stored products up to one month but thereafter changes were observed.

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018006   Preeti;Khetarpal N;Jood S;Goyal R (Foods and Nutrition Dep, CCC Haryana Agricultural Univ, Hisar-125 004) : Fatty acid composition and physico chemical characteristics of cooking oils and their blends. J Dairying Fd Home Sci 2007, 26(3-4), 202-08.

In the study blending of crude palm oil was done with sunflower oil and groundnut oil to attain ideal fatty acid ratio. CPO was blended with sunflower and groundnut in two different proportions i.e., CPO:sunflower (70:30 and 65:35) and CPO:groundnut (50:50 and 45:55). Fatty acid composition and physico-chemical characteristics of individual oils and their blends were determined. The palmitic acid was the major fatty acid (43.45%) in CPO followed by oleic and linoleic acid. Sunflower oil contained 67.76% polyunsaturated fats, 22.72% monounsaturated and 9.54% saturated fats. On the other hand in groundnut oil, oleic acid was the prominent fatty acid, which was 48.90% of total fatty acid followed by linoleic acid (48.9%), palmitic acid (7.76%) and stearic acid (2.31%). a-carotene content was 366.19 <109>g/g in CPO; however, no a-carotene was present in sunflower and groundnut oils. Saponification value was highest in CPO and lowest in sunflower oil. Iodine value was lowest in CPO and highest in sunflower oil. No peroxide value was detected in fresh oils. Four types of products namely cake, biscuit, sev and mathi prepared using different oil blends were found acceptable. On the basis of fatty acid composition and physico-chemical characteristics, 70:30 blend of CPO and sunflower was recommended for a vitamin A deficient population. Therefore, popularization of palm oil becomes all the more important in the context of Indian population where vitamin A deficiency is still highly prevalent.

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