Evaluation of the Functional Properties of Millet Grains Available in the Local Market of Brack Alshati City – Libya.

Abstract

The functional properties of millet grains available in the Brack market were studied. Water absorption capacity (WAC), oil absorption capacity (OAC), solubility, and swelling power (SP) were evaluated. The results showed no significant differences between the first type imported from India and the second type imported from Niger. The water absorption capacity of millet imported from India 2.209 (±0.010) was lower than that of millet imported from Niger 2.256 (±0.090), while the oil absorption capacity of millet imported from India 1.532 (±0.096) was higher than that of millet imported from Niger 1.467 (±0.014). The solubility of millet imported from India 0.557 (±0.004) was lower than that of millet imported from Niger 0.597 (±0.001), while there was no significant difference in the swelling power of millet imported from India 9.7 (±0.2) and millet imported from Niger 9.8 (±0.3).