A study on development and standardization of energy bar using with germinated black wheat incorporated with Ragi and Bajra

Black wheat (Triticum aestivum) is a novel grain crop, enhanced with anthocynin naturally occurring pigments that give it its deep colour and strong antioxidants capacity. This genetic enhancement significantly boosts its nutritional value, offering higher levels of crtitical micronutrients like zinc and iron, along with increased protein and dietary fiber. As a functional food, black wheat shows great promise in combating malnutrition and reducing oxidative stress- related conditions, such as heart diseases and diabetes. Its unique phytochemical profile highlights exciting possibilities for further exploration into diseases prevention and metabolic health, making black wheat a valuable asset in the global food supply. Millets are significant source of complex carbohydrates, dietary fiber, and essential micronutrients such as magnesium, phosphorus iron and calcium. Due to their low gylcemic index and gluten free nature, millets have gained recognition in managing disorders. The present study was conducted to develop an energy bar using with germinated black wheat flour. Five treatments of Black Wheat Energy Bar Containing ragi flour, bajra flour, jaggery, ghee, black resins, poppy seed, sesame seeds, Goand, coco powder, cardamom powder. The Sensory Quality and nutritional quality characteristics viz. proximate composition and mineral content of energy bar were analyzed. Black wheat energy bar formulated with (50 gm Black wheat flour, 5 gm ragi flour, 5 gm bajra flour, 20 gm jiggery powder, 10 gm ghee, 2 gm poppy seed along with other ingredients was found most acceptable in terms of overall acceptability with score 8.3 as compared to control 7.95, respectively. The findings indicate that incorporation with ragi and bajra flour significantly enhanced the nutritional quality of the developed products. The most acceptable energy bar treatment (Code T4) high in (13.26 -14.01%), ash (3.06-4.83%), fiber (1.27-1.56%), fat (2.66-3.8), low in carbohydrate (78.22-73.57%). The formulated product is a healthy choice to help customers meet their nutritional inadequacies.