S.no Processing techniques Barnyard millet (g/g) Foxtail millet (g/g)
1. Boiling 4.73 ± 0.3 4.83 ± 0.45
2. Germination 4.53 ± 0.35 4.63 ± 0.4
3. Pressure cooking 4.7 ± 0.17 5.16 ± 0.4
4. Roasting 4.96 ± 0.15 4.9 ± 0.3
5. Raw 5.2 ± 0.2 5.23 ± 0.4
The values are expressed as the mean of three replicate samples ± SD. Values in a column do not differ significantly(p>0.05).
Table 3: Swelling power of the raw and processed millet flours.