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Techno-Functional, Nutritional and Bioactive Characterization of Corn-Legume Based Instant Porridge and Expanded Snacks Functionalized with Alfalfa and Dhaincha Prashant Sahni (25135381) Savita Sharma (8734446) Baljit Singh (40367) Biochemistry Medicine Neuroscience Biotechnology Environmental Sciences not elsewhere classified Ecology Biological Sciences not elsewhere classified Developmental Biology Antioxidant activity processing functionality snack legume <p>This study evaluated the potential of non-conventional legumes, alfalfa and dhaincha, for developing corn-based extruded products through functional, nutritional, and bioactive characterization. Instant porridge and expanded snacks were produced using a twin-screw extruder with varying levels of legume supplementation. Alfalfa supplementation caused a greater reduction in porridge expansion (2.11–1.39) and water absorption capacity (3.213–2.336 g/g), while dhaincha had a stronger impact on snack expansion. Both legumes decreased lightness and increased redness of extrudates, with alfalfa producing greater color changes. High supplementation levels markedly increased snack hardness. Formulations with 20% alfalfa and 10% dhaincha in porridge, and 15% alfalfa and 10% dhaincha in snacks, maintained acceptable sensory quality (≥7) with nutritional and bioactive enhancement. These formulations significantly enhanced protein, fiber, ash, phenolics, flavonoids, and antioxidant capacity, demonstrating the potential of non-conventional legumes to improve the nutritional and bioactive value of convenience foods and promote dietary diversification.</p> 2026-09-29T05:18:37Z Text Journal contribution 10.6084/m9.figshare.34021342.v1 https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Techno-Functional_Nutritional_and_Bioactive_Characterization_of_Corn-Legume_Based_Instant_Porridge_and_Expanded_Snacks_Functionalized_with_Alfalfa_and_Dhaincha/34021342 CC BY 4.0