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BIO Web Conf.
Volume 238, 2026
VI International Scientific and Practical Conference “Ensuring Sustainable Development in the Context of Agriculture, Energy, Ecology and Earth Science” (ESDCA 2026)
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| Article Number | 01003 | |
| Number of page(s) | 8 | |
| Section | Agricultural Sciences | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/bioconf/202623801003 | |
| Published online | 10 June 2026 | |
Formulation and evaluation of finger millet-based smoothie powder with aromatic spices
1 Eastern University, Sri Lanka, Chenkalady, Sri Lanka
2 Fergana State Technical University, Fergana, Uzbekistan
3 South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil, Sri Lanka
4 Naveen Jindal Young Global Research Fellowship, O.P. Jindal Global University, India
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Abstract
Finger millet (Eleusine coracana) is one of the oldest and healthiest cereal grains. The aim of this research was to use milk powder and a few spices (cardamom and cinnamon) to improve the flavour and aroma of smoothie powder made from finger millet. Five different treatments (T1-T5) were made by changing the amounts (grams) of milk powder and finger millet flour (120: 0, 100: 20, 80: 40, 60: 60, 80: 40). All other ingredients were the same. A sensory analysis was conducted to know how good smoothie powders were in terms of mouth feel, appearance, taste and overall acceptability. According to the sensory analysis, Treatment 2 (T2) was the best. Physico-chemical tests showed that T2 had a pH of 6.45, a bulk density of 0.58 g/cm3, a water absorption capacity of 1.45 g/g, and a total soluble solid of 17.63°Brix. According to proximate analysis, T2 had 4.33% water, 23.01% protein, 17.50% fat, 0.54% fibre, and 5.55% ash. Microbial data that were within allowed limits showed that the product was safe.
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