| S.no |
Processing techniques |
Barnyard millet (g/g) |
Foxtail millet (g/g) |
| 1. |
Boiling |
2.40 ± 0.02a |
1.86 ± 0.04a |
| 2. |
Germination |
1.12 ± 0.01b |
0.95 ± 0.02b |
| 3. |
Pressure cooking |
2.31 ± 0.02c |
2.06 ± 0.04c |
| 4. |
Roasting |
1.59 ± 0.01d |
1.39 ± 0.06d |
| 5. |
Raw |
1.24 ± 0.04e |
1.18 ± 0.05e |
|
| The values are expressed as the mean of three replicate samples ± SD. Values with different superscripts ina column differ significantly. |
| Table 6: Water absorption capacity of the raw and processed millet flours. |
