Abstract
The study on utilization of carrot pomace powder (CPP) and germinated chickpea flour (GCF)
in biscuits was undertaken to upgrade the nutritional quality and assess the acceptability. The
biscuits were prepared from composite flours by incorporating 5, 8 and 10 parts of germinated
chickpea flour and similar corresponding parts of carrot pomace powder in to wheat flour.
The biscuits were analyzed for their physical properties, chemical composition and sensory
properties. The spread ratio of the biscuits increased from 6.1 to 8.4 with the increase of CPP
and GCF in the blends. With the increase in the concentration of CPP and GCF, there was
an increase in protein, ash and crude fiber contents. The crude fiber content of the biscuits
supplemented with 10% CPP and GCF was the highest (3.2%). The biscuits supplemented with
CPP and GCF up to 8% level were of acceptable sensory quality.