Proximate And Vitamin Composition And Sensory Evaluation Of Cupcakes Produced With Whole Wheat, Orange Fleshed Sweet Potatoes (Ipomea Batatas .L.) And Groundnut (Arachis Hypogea) Flour Blends;- Ebenezer, Favour
ABSTRACT
Malnutrition and
micronutrient deficiencies remain critical public health challenges,
particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Fortifying staple foods with
nutrient-rich ingredients offers a practical solution to combat these issues.
This study explored the proximate composition,0 vitamin content, and sensory
attributes of cupcakes formulated from whole wheat, orange-fleshed wewsweet
potato (OFSP), and groundnut flour blends, with four samples WOPC-A (70% whole
wheat flour, 20% OFSP flour and 10% groundnut flour blends); WOPC-B (60% whole
wheat flour, 25% OFSP flour, and 15% groundnut flour blends); WOPC-C (50% whole
wheat flour, 30% OFSP flour and 20% groundnut flour blends) and WC-D (100%
whole wheat flour). The cupcake samples were analyzed for moisture, crude
protein, fat, ash, fiber, carbohydrate, and vitamin contents (A, C, E, B1, B2,
and B3), alongside sensory evaluation of appearance, taste, color, flavor,
mouth feel, and overall acceptability. Results revealed significant variations
in proximate and vitamin composition. Moisture content ranged from 20.72% in sample
(WOPC-C) to 23.42% in sample (WOPC-B), while protein contents varied between
10.68% in sample (WOPC-A) and 12.73% in sample (WC-D). OFSP-rich samples
exhibited higher pro-vitamin A and vitamin C levels. Sensory evaluation scores
were generally favorable, with sample WC-D receiving the highest overall
acceptability (7.74), attributed to its balanced nutritional and sensory
qualities. The high vitamin A and C content in samples containing OFSP
highlights the potential of OFSP as a natural and affordable source of
essential nutrients, particularly for addressing vitamin A deficiency.
.
0.0
EBENEZER, E (2025). Proximate And Vitamin Composition And Sensory Evaluation Of Cupcakes Produced With Whole Wheat, Orange Fleshed Sweet Potatoes (Ipomea Batatas .L.) And Groundnut (Arachis Hypogea) Flour Blends;- Ebenezer, Favour. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Jul 12, 2025, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/proximate-and-vitamin-composition-and-sensory-evaluation-of-cupcakes-produced-with-whole-wheat-orange-fleshed-sweet-potatoes-ipomea-batatas-l-and-groundnut-arachis-hypogea-flour-blends-ebenezer-favour-7-2
EBENEZER, EBENEZER. "Proximate And Vitamin Composition And Sensory Evaluation Of Cupcakes Produced With Whole Wheat, Orange Fleshed Sweet Potatoes (Ipomea Batatas .L.) And Groundnut (Arachis Hypogea) Flour Blends;- Ebenezer, Favour" Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 09 Jul. 2025, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/proximate-and-vitamin-composition-and-sensory-evaluation-of-cupcakes-produced-with-whole-wheat-orange-fleshed-sweet-potatoes-ipomea-batatas-l-and-groundnut-arachis-hypogea-flour-blends-ebenezer-favour-7-2. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
EBENEZER, EBENEZER. "Proximate And Vitamin Composition And Sensory Evaluation Of Cupcakes Produced With Whole Wheat, Orange Fleshed Sweet Potatoes (Ipomea Batatas .L.) And Groundnut (Arachis Hypogea) Flour Blends;- Ebenezer, Favour". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 09 Jul. 2025. Web. 12 Jul. 2025. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/proximate-and-vitamin-composition-and-sensory-evaluation-of-cupcakes-produced-with-whole-wheat-orange-fleshed-sweet-potatoes-ipomea-batatas-l-and-groundnut-arachis-hypogea-flour-blends-ebenezer-favour-7-2 >.
EBENEZER, EBENEZER. "Proximate And Vitamin Composition And Sensory Evaluation Of Cupcakes Produced With Whole Wheat, Orange Fleshed Sweet Potatoes (Ipomea Batatas .L.) And Groundnut (Arachis Hypogea) Flour Blends;- Ebenezer, Favour" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2025). Accessed 12 Jul. 2025. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/proximate-and-vitamin-composition-and-sensory-evaluation-of-cupcakes-produced-with-whole-wheat-orange-fleshed-sweet-potatoes-ipomea-batatas-l-and-groundnut-arachis-hypogea-flour-blends-ebenezer-favour-7-2