Development of a nutritious cereal-based instant porridge by the incorporation of protein-rich insect powder - an example from Zimbabwe

Moira Ledbetter; Jonathan Desmond Wilkin; Juliet Mubaiwa; Faith Angeline Manditsera; Lesley Macheka; Faith Matiza Ruzengwe; Obert Nobert Madimutsa; Prosper Chopera; Tonderayi Mathew Matsungo; Sarah C. Cottin; William Edryd Stephens; Viren  Ranawana; Alberto Fiore

doi:10.1016/j.jff.2023.105957

Development of a nutritious cereal-based instant porridge by the incorporation of protein-rich insect powder - an example from Zimbabwe

Moira Ledbetter, Jonathan Desmond Wilkin, Juliet Mubaiwa, Faith Angeline Manditsera, Lesley Macheka, Faith Matiza Ruzengwe, Obert Nobert Madimutsa, Prosper Chopera, Tonderayi Mathew Matsungo, Sarah C. Cottin, William Edryd Stephens, Viren Ranawana, Alberto Fiore^*

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Abstract

Maize in Zimbabwe lacks essential nutrients like protein, iron, and zinc. This study explored alternative ingredients, including climate smart cereals used in porridge, to address this issue. A fortified porridge was developed by adding mopane worm powder, known for its high protein content. Consumer analysis in the UK and Zimbabwe confirmed acceptability of the fortified porridge. The study also assessed the nutritional quality by examining protein, iron, and zinc bioaccessibility after digestion. Results showed a significant increase in the porridge's nutritional profile. A 20 kg child consuming a 50 g portion of the fortified porridge had a potential 230 % increase in protein uptake and 164 % and 109 % increases in iron and zinc uptake, respectively. Acknowledging dietary diversity and use of local raw materials, the study concludes that food-to-food fortification offers a recommended and sustainable solution to address food security challenges in sub-Saharan African nations.

Original language	English
Article number	105957
Number of pages	11
Journal	Journal of Functional Foods
Volume	112
Early online date	20 Dec 2023
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jff.2023.105957
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2024

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INFOGEST
Temporal dominance of sensation (TDS)
Edible insects
Malnutrition
Amino acids
Protein digestibility

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Ledbetter, M., Wilkin, J. D., Mubaiwa, J., Manditsera, F. A., Macheka, L., Ruzengwe, F. M., Madimutsa, O. N., Chopera, P., Matsungo, T. M., Cottin, S. C., Stephens, W. E., Ranawana, V., & Fiore, A. (2024). Development of a nutritious cereal-based instant porridge by the incorporation of protein-rich insect powder - an example from Zimbabwe. Journal of Functional Foods, 112, Article 105957. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jff.2023.105957

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Development of a nutritious cereal-based instant porridge by the incorporation of protein-rich insect powder - an example from Zimbabwe

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