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The escalating global demand for nutritionally fortified, gluten-free food alternatives has intensified research efforts toward leveraging underutilized crops in novel food product development. This study investigates the systematic formulation and comprehensive evaluation of composite noodles developed from foxtail millet (Setaria italica) flour and green pea (Pisum sativum) flour, with the objective of producing a nutritionally superior, gluten-free alternative to conventional wheat-based noodles. The incorporation of foxtail millet—a climate-resilient minor cereal distinguished by its high dietary fiber content, essential micronutrients, and potent antioxidant activity—was strategically complemented by green pea flour, a plant-based protein source with a favorable essential amino acid profile. This synergistic combination significantly improved overall protein quality, corrected amino acid deficiencies inherent to cereal-based formulations, and contributed to a demonstrably reduced estimated glycemic index, rendering the product particularly beneficial for individuals with metabolic conditions including type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance. Functional properties—including water absorption index, cooking loss, swelling index, and textural profile analysis—were systematically assessed across multiple formulation ratios to identify the optimal composite blend. The optimized formulation exhibited acceptable cooking quality, structural integrity, and desirable textural attributes. Organoleptic evaluation conducted using a nine-point hedonic scale among a trained and semi-trained consumer panel yielded high acceptability scores across all sensory parameters including appearance, color, taste, aroma, texture, and overall acceptability. Proximate composition analysis confirmed a meaningful enhancement in protein, dietary fiber, and micronutrient content relative to refined wheat noodle controls. Preliminary shelf-life assessment indicated satisfactory physicochemical and microbiological stability under standardized storage conditions. This study establishes the functional and nutritional viability of foxtail millet–green pea composite noodles as an innovative contribution to the expanding functional food sector, offering a sustainable, health-oriented product with significant potential for commercial scalability and relevance to global food security objectives
Keywords:
Setaria italica Foxtail millet Green pea flour Gluten-free noodles Composite flour Functional food Nutritional quality Amino acid profile Glycemic index Textural profile analysis Sensory evaluation Shelf stability Sustainable cereal crops Underutilized grains
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"Foxtail Millet Green Pea Noodles ", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2456-3315, Vol.11, Issue 7, page no.a154-a164, July-2026, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2607017.pdf
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