Research Article

Fortification of Ogi with Whey Increases Essential Amino Acids Content of Fortified Product

Table 1

Proximate composition of normal maize ogi and whey-maize ogi.

NutrientNormal maize ogi (%)Whey-maize ogi (%)

Moisture6.00 ± 0.035.74 ± 0.35
Protein10.70 ± 0.2811.72 ± 0.18
Fat7.60 ± 08.10 ± 2.90
Ash1.00 ± 01.37 ± 0.35
Crude fibre0.05 ± 00.05 ± 0
Carbohydrate74.6072.82

Values are means of 3 determinations with standard deviations. significant at .