September 10, 2025Food Science & NutritionOpen Access

Germinated Haricot Bean and Teff‐Fortified Barley Porridge for Combatting Pregnant Women's Malnutrition: Optimization Using Mixture Design, Regression Modeling, Contour Plot Analysis, and Nutritional Evaluations

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This study demonstrates improved nutritional quality in barley-based porridge for pregnant women, suggesting innovative solutions to malnutrition.

The optimized porridge significantly enhances the nutritional properties for pregnant women, improving overall health outcomes.
Porridge incorporating germinated haricot beans and teff showed proximate composition improvements, including protein and mineral content.
Regression modeling and contour plot analysis were used to optimize the mixture of ingredients, ensuring effective nutrient delivery.
Acceptable sensory evaluations indicate the porridge is not only nutritious but also appealing to the taste of consumers.

Duraisamy et al. (2025) studied this question.

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This study demonstrates improved nutritional quality in barley-based porridge for pregnant women, suggesting innovative solutions to malnutrition.