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Contents of 41(1) 2013 - acharya ng ranga agricultural university
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RAJU et al<br />
Table 3. Physico-chemical and nutritional parameters <strong>of</strong> experimental and control products (per 100g<br />
sample)<br />
Parameter<br />
Samples<br />
T1<br />
Control<br />
Fat (g) 3.0 3.1<br />
SNF (g) 12.0 12.4<br />
Specific gravity 1.043 1.044<br />
Total solids (g) 14.52 15.50<br />
Acidity (% <strong>of</strong> lactic acid) 0.18 0.18<br />
pH 6.6 6.5<br />
Protein (g) 2.98 2.96<br />
Calcium (mg) 137.37 137.47<br />
Phosphorus (mg) 123.54 123.34<br />
Carbohydrates (g) 4.60 4.64<br />
Sugars (g) 6.32 6.37<br />
<strong>The</strong>re was a slight variation between the<br />
experimental and control values <strong>of</strong> Fat, SNF, Total<br />
solids, Specific gravity, Acidity and pH. Protein,<br />
calcium, Phosphorus, carbohydrate (CHO) and sugars<br />
content <strong>of</strong> control and experimental samples are<br />
almost similar .Physico-chemical and nutritional<br />
parameters <strong>of</strong> the experimental product did not differ<br />
much from the control. <strong>The</strong> amounts <strong>of</strong> phytosterol<br />
we consume from the foods are not sufficient for<br />
attaining health benefits. So incorporation <strong>of</strong><br />
phytosterols in the foods consumed can benefit in<br />
reducing the plasma cholesterol levels and reduce<br />
the risk <strong>of</strong> coronary artery diseases. Plant sterols<br />
have gained a prominent position in strategies to lower<br />
CHD (Coronary Heart Diseases) risk because <strong>of</strong> their<br />
serum LDL-Cholesterol lowering effects. So that the<br />
phytosterol enriched flavoured milk can be used as<br />
a good vehicle for reducing plasma cholesterol in<br />
hypercholesterolemic subjects. We can also use the<br />
incorporation <strong>of</strong> phytosterol enriched flavoured milk<br />
into a balanced diet represents a practical dietary<br />
strategy in the management <strong>of</strong> serum cholesterol<br />
levels.<br />
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