Formulation and Optimization of Multigrain Fermented Noodles: A Healthy and Palatable Convenience Food Option

Table 3

Constraints fixed for numerical optimization of independent variables and response.

Parameters	Control noodles	Optimized noodles	Branded noodles
Moisture (%)	^a	^b	^c
Carbohydrate (%)	^a	^b	^c
Protein (%)	^a	^b	^c
Ash (%)	^c	^a	^b
Fat (%)	^a	^b	^c
Fiber (%)	^b	^a	^b
IVPD (%)	^b	^b	^a
Total phenol (mg GAE/100 g)	^b	^a	^c
Reducing sugar ( %)	^c	^a	^b
Iron (mg/100 g)	^b	^a	^c

Values expressed as . Mean in rows with different superscripts a, b, c, and d is significantly () different.