Development of reconstituted nutrispread by incorporation of date seed based composite powder

Abstract

With growing concern there is a need to develop reconstitutable powder to produce different nutrient rich recipes. Therefore, the present work was undertaken to develop Reconstituted Nutrispread by utilization of Date seeds and Fig using tray dryer and study their influence on functional properties. The raw materials were dried using tray dryer and blended to create a homogeneous mixture, to which finely powdered coconut sugar was added to serve as a sweetener and binder. The mixture was further ground and sifted to achieve a smooth and consistent texture. The final product was a reconstituted date seed spread available in powdered form, which could be used in various ways, such as a spread or as an ingredient in different recipes. By utilizing raw materials such as dates, figs, almonds, and coconut sugar, this product is a healthier substitute for conventional spreads. Sample were analysed for Iron, Protein and Antioxidants. The results revealed that it contains 7.45g of iron, 15.59% of protein, 0.55% of fat.

Keywords: Reconstitution, date seeds, iron, by-product utilization, sustainability, fig, tray dryer.