Nutrient Density and Microbial Safety of Open-Air-Dried Beef Meat and Its Biochemical and Organ Histopathology Effects in Albino Rats: A Promising Ingredient for Complementary Food Formulation

Table 1

Nutrient composition of standard rat diet as labeled in product package.

Nutrient type	Amount (%)	Nutrient type	Amount (g/kg)
Crude protein	16.00	Phosphorus	5.50
Crude fat	3.10	Potassium	6.00
Crude ash	4.60	Sodium	2.50
Crude fiber	3.90	Calcium	7.30
Moisture	11.90	Iron	0.27
Utilizable carbohydrate	60.40	Zinc	0.06
Energy (kcal/100 g)	333.90