Mep3s - The “nutri cookie” for children with renal diseases

Abstract

Background: Diet for renal disease is stringent with restrictions, offering less food products to be relished. These restrictions make food unpalatable which affects the overall nutrient intake in pediatrics. Hence, the need to develop a snack, which would be palatable and of appropriate nutrient composition for the pediatric population with renal disorders were felt. Aim: To develop and standardize a healthy snack for children with Chronic Kidney Disease using millets and pulses. Materials and Method: Based on their individual nutritional profile, Setariaitalica, Panicummiliaceum, Panicummiliare, were chosen as the main ingredients. The procured ingredients were made into “Nutri Cookie” using standard techniques. The product was subjected to Trials I & II to standardize the final product, it was subjected to organoleptic evaluation by a set of three panel members. Based on the scores the final product was subjected to proximate analysis, microbial analysis and Shelf life Evaluation. Results: Trial I evaluation rates Sample A and Sample C with maximum scores. Trial I samples were the base for Trial II, in which the Sample C was rated high based on the overall organoleptic attributes and selected as the final product. The proximate analysis revealed the cookie to be nutrient dense and is allergen free complying with the standards of Food Products. Conclusion: Through appropriate selection, permutation and combination of the low cost indigenous food items, a tailor made healthy snack with required nutrient restrictions, complying with the food standards can be prepared that would suit the palate of children with renal disease.