Limcy Sharma

Limcy Sharma
Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies,
Faridabad
India

Publications
  • Research Article
    Development of Value Added Products based on Eggshell and Sun-Dried Mushrooms for the Vitamin D and Calcium Deficit Population
    Author(s): Limcy Sharma and Pratibha SinghLimcy Sharma and Pratibha Singh

    The objective of the study was to develop a low cost calcium and vitamin D supplement from the combination of chicken eggshell and sun-dried mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus). Chicken eggshell can be an excellent source of calcium. Sun-dried mushrooms are a richer source of vitamin D as they contain ergosterol which gets converted to active form of vitamin D by action of UV rays of sun. The chicken eggshell and sun-dried white button mushroom powder was prepared. The calcium, vitamin D, B1, B6, C and B12 content was estimated in the developed supplement by laboratory analysis. The supplement prepared was subjected to sensory analysis to check its acceptability by incorporating it to six commonly consumed Indian food preparations items (dal curry, chapatti, parantha, curd, nankhatai and milk) as per the dosage in one serving i.e. 1 g eggshell powder: 1 g sun-dried mushrooms, keeping in min.. View More»
    DOI: 10.4172/2161-0509.1000233

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