Vol. 10, Issue 6 (2021)

Author(s):
Gaikwad KK, Pawar VS, Shingote AB and Shinde EM

Abstract:
The present research was carried out to evaluate the physico-chemical properties of quinoa seeds. Physical properties such as colour, shape, thousand kernel weight, bulk density, true density, porosity and angle of repose were determined. Chemical/proximate composition of the quinoa seeds was analyzed for the parameters such as moisture, fat, carbohydrate, protein, crude fibre, and ash. Obtained result found that the quinoa seeds having the good nutritional profile with carbohydrate (61.12±0.31%), protein (15.24±0.25%) and fat (6.1±0.58%). Quinoa seeds were also found to be good source of minerals such as potassium (731.6±0.70mg), magnesium (501.3±0.97mg), phosphorus (410.8±0.80mg) and calcium (86.7±.070mg). Quinoa seeds were to be utilized in development of different food products to enhance nutritional and health benefits.