OPTIMIZING THE FORMULATION OF READY-TO-USE THERAPEUTIC (RUTF) FOOD FROM INDIGENOUS SEEDS FOR ACUTE MALNUTRITION MANAGEMENT
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Keywords
Ready-To-Use Therapeutic Food, Severe Acute Malnutrition, Management, Minerals Vitamins
Abstract
The research investigated the nutritional content and stability of a locally developed ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) formulation derived from indigenous seeds. The objective was to provide a sustainable treatment for acute malnutrition in children. Three formulations of Ready-to-use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) were prepared, including different ratios of watermelon, melon and pumpkin soybean, and sunflower seed flour, were assessed for their vitamin and mineral levels throughout storage durations of 0, 60 and 120 days. The different formulations of RUTF were also analyzed for their amino acid content. Product 3 demonstrated the maximum level of essential vitamins and minerals. The initial concentration of vitamin B1 was 7.39mg/100g, vitamin B2 was 7.01mg/100g, and vitamin B3 was 7.60mg/100g. Following a period of 120 days, the values slightly decreased to 6.33mg/100g, 4.97mg/100g, and 6.32mg/100g, respectively. In comparison to product 1, product 3 showed a considerably higher maximum amount of amino acids, indicating a better nutritional profile. These findings indicate the potential for locally produced RUTF as a sustainable alternative to imported products, which can be used for the management of severe acute malnutrition in children in limited resource settings.
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Bakhtawar Saleem
Department of Food Science and Technology, Government College Women University, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
Rizwana Batool
Department of Food Science and Technology, Government College Women University, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
Mahwash Aziz
Department of Food Science and Technology, Government College Women University, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
Sana Aslam
Department of Chemistry, Government College Women University, Faisalabad, Pakistan