Development of Nachos using Cucurbita Pumpkin Seed Powder, Sorghum Jowar Flour, Zea Mays Maize Flour, and Cicer Arietunum Besan

The study of Nachos was carried out at the Department of Food Technology, Parul Institute of Applied Sciences, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat. This research shows the health benefits of pumpkin seeds and the major goal was to develop Nachos that could be enjoyed by all age groups by using the same as Pumpkin seed have an Antimicrobial and Antioxidant property and are rich in protein content as well. Three formulations with control sample were formulated for the preparation of Nachos. Nachos was developed by using pumpkin seeds, which was first roasted and ground into powder and combined with jowar flour, maize flour, and Chickpea flour. Roasting enhances the flavour and gives an aroma to the food products. The treated pumpkin flour was mixed with jowar flour, Maize flour and Chickpea flour. Spices like Chili powder, turmeric, amchur powder, Ginger powder Coriander powder, Chili flakes and Oregano were also used for seasoning Nachos for better taste and flavour. Pumpkin seed powder was added in different variations 10 , 20 , 30 during dough preparation. Tortillas were firstly prepared from the dough and further it was it was fried. Difference formulation were formed to make Nachos Maize flour was added in 40 , 30 and 20 . The developed nachos were further analyzed for its sensory evaluation, physio chemical parameters, and microbiological analysis. Dry heat treatments were given to pumpkin seeds prior to use in preparation of Nachos. The nachos had a 4.84 of moisture content and 3.87 of ash content in addition it was found to have 26.01 of protein content 37.23 of carbohydrates content and 28.02 of fat content and energy 505.14kcal. Pratik Anant Thakar | Prof. Nisha Wagh "Development of Nachos using Cucurbita (Pumpkin) Seed Powder, Sorghum (Jowar) Flour, Zea Mays (Maize) Flour, and Cicer Arietunum (Besan)" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-7 | Issue-1 , February 2023, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd52719.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/home-science/food-science/52719/development-of-nachos-using-cucurbita-pumpkin-seed-powder-sorghum-jowar-flour-zea-mays-maize-flour-and-cicer-arietunum-besan/pratik-anant-thakar