Initial
After 60 days
UBF*
RBF*
UBF*
RBF*
Water absorption capacity (WAC) (ml)
5.7
3.5
5.0
3
Solubility
0.99
0.901
0.957
0.863
Swelling power (%)
3.57
2.93
3.53
2.02
UBF*= Unripe Banana Flour; RBF*=Ripe Banana Flour
Table 4:
Effect on rehydration characteristics of ripe and unripe banana flour
