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Nutritional Aspects
Wheat, the “Stuff of Life” has been
an essential commodity to human
existence through the centuries & is
currently the most widely consumed
staple food.
Wheat
& wheat products are nutritious.
Wheat flour naturally contains many
nutrients essential to human growth
& development. Wheat not only helps to
stimulate appetite, but also plays
an important role in ending “hidden
hunger”. This hidden hunger is
caused by subtle vitamins & minerals
(iron & folic acid) deficiencies
which in turn stimulate the
appetite.
To
overcome above deficiency, we carry
out fIour fortification. The aim of
fortification of flour is to supply
a balanced food to the consumer.
Composition of wheat flour: about
15% moisture, 60 – 70% Starch , 7 –
15% protein and oil, fiber and
minerals 2% each.
Fortified flour supplies the full
requirement of energy, protein,
iron, calcium, vitamin B1, and
nicotinic acid.
Nutrient Content: Wheat Flour (per 100 gm)
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Fortified flour
(75% Extraction) |
Whole meal |
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Calories |
350.00 |
335.00 |
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Protein (g) |
11.00 |
12.00 |
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Calcium (g) |
0.02 |
0.03 |
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Iron (mg) |
1.80 |
4.00 |
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Vitamin B1 (mg) |
0.10 |
0.40 |
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Riboflavin (mg) |
0.04 |
0.10 |
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Nicotinic acid (mg)
|
1.50 |
5.00 |
Above nutritional values show that
wheat flour products play a major
role in the human diet. |
