Research Article

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 4

Beef meat powder nutrient composition from samples collected in different weeks.

ParameterWeek IWeek IIWeek IIIAverage

Moisture (g/100 g)
Total ash (g/100 g)
Crude protein (g/100 g)
Crude fat (g/100 g)
Crude fiber (g/100 g)
Utilizable carbohydrate (g/100 g)
Phosphorus (mg/100 g)
Potassium (mg/100 g)
Sodium (mg/100 g)
Calcium (mg/100 g)
Zinc (mg/100 g)
Iron (mg/100 g)
Energy (kcal/100 g)