Development and Nutritional Evaluation of Plantain–Soy Composite Flour Blends as Complementary Foods for the Management of Protein-Energy Malnutrition
Protein energy malnutrition (PEM) continues to be a critical problem in public health, especially in developing nations where sources of affordable nutrient-dense foods are unavailable. Plantain is one of the staple foods rich in carbohydrates but deficient in protein, while soybeans are protein-rich legumes. A blend o...