Comparative sensory evaluation of Agidi made from hungry rice (Acha) (Digitaria exilis) and corn (Zea mays)

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Agomoh-Adeoye, Queen Chisom
Chika, David Humble
Ezenwa, Happiness Chidinma
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2020
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Sustainability, Agri, Food and Environmental Research, Vol.8, N°3, 243-249, 2020
Keywords
Agidi - Arroz fonio - Propiedades nutraceuticas - Dieta básica - Acha
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Abstract
This work evaluated the Comparative sensory properties of agidimade from hungry rice (Acha/ Digitaria exilis) and maize (Zea mays)”. The production of hungry rice and maize were made up of the following recipe: 1200g hungry rice, 300g of chewable cow bone, 14 medium fresh tomatoe balls, 6 medium balls of onions, pepper to taste, curry powder, 4 cubes of maggi (seasoning), 200g of crayfish, and 240ml of vegetable of oil and plantain leaves. Data was collected through sensory evaluation, as well as descriptive statistics for data analysis. Based on the research carried out on hungry rice agidi, the responses on the appearance, taste,texture, and generally acceptability of AG1 are as follows 33.33%, 38.89%, 30.56% and 16.67% where AG 2 are; 16.67%, 16.67%, 19.44% and 13.89% respectively. Despite higher percentages to AG 1 produced from corn, AG 2 which is produced from hungry rice should be taken as main and staple food because of its nutritional benefits. From the results, the AG2 agidi was not poorly scored. Hence, more emphasis should be made on both meals as it is well known that in this part of the country and world, we have limited food options.
Este trabajo evaluó las propiedades sensoriales comparativas de agidi hecho de arroz hambriento (Acha/ Digitaria exilis) y maíz (Zea mays). La producción de arroz y maíz hambrientos se compone de la siguiente receta: 1200 g de arroz hambriento, 300 g de hueso de vaca masticable, 14 bolas medianas de tomate fresco, 6 bolas medianas de cebolla, pimienta al gusto, curry en polvo, 4 cubos de maggi (condimento), 200 g de cangrejo de río y 240 ml de vegetales de aceite y hojas de plátano. Los datos fueron recolectados a través de la evaluación sensorial, así como estadísticas descriptivas para el análisis de datos. Con base en la investigación llevada acabo con agidi de arroz hambriento, las respuestas sobre la apariencia, el sabor, la textura y la aceptabilidad general de AG 1 son las siguientes 33.33%, 38.89%, 30.56% y 16.67% donde AG 2 es; 16.67%, 16.67%, 19.44% y 13.89% respectivamente. A pesar de los porcentajes más altos de AG 1 producidos a partir del maíz, el AG 2 que se produce a partir del arroz hambriento debe tomarse como alimento principal y básico debido a sus beneficios nutricionales. A partir de los resultados, el agidi AG2 no fue mal puntuado. Por lo tanto, se debe hacer más hincapié en ambas comidas, ya que es bien sabido que en esta parte del país y del mundo, tenemos opciones limitadas de alimentos.
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