NUTRITIONAL CHARACTERISATION OF PHYTO-BIOFILM STARCH FOR FOOD APPLICATION

摘要

Phyto-biofilm offer a novel approach for consumer to improve nutrient intake from vegetables. If vegetables consumed more frequently and in a larger amount, they provide significant contribution of dietary nutrient especially in children. As consumer becoming increasingly aware of the health benefits of vegetables consumption, this research identifies an innovative way to increase the intake of important nutrients in order to prevent chronic disease and have a balance diet. In this study several formulation containing a mixture of starches were prepared however only the best formulation of biofilm was incorporated with spinach dried extract (1%). Biofilm was prepared by casting method. The phyto-biofilm obtained was test for microbial and nutritional content. The dietary biomarker components in spinach dried extract was analysed separately. Lipid results was 305.8 ± 0.2 mg and protein contents was 550 ± 0.6 mg. Results from microbial test indicated that this phyto-biofilm is of a good quality ready to eat food. Dietary contribution of biomarker components of α-Linolenic acid (ALA) and vitamin E is reported in a range of (14-21%) and (6-8%), respectively. In addition to nutritional characterisation, physical characteristic of the Phyto-biofilm is underway.