The prospects of emmer as a raw material for alternative drinks

Abstract

According to analytical studies, today there is a surge in interest in herbal drinks, alternative to dairy. A promising raw material is spelt, the increased interest in which is explained by the ecological purity, unpretentiousness, nutritional value and functional properties of  the cereal. The article presents the results of  a study of the  amount of   basic nutrients in spelt grain of  the Fleece variety grown in 2022 in the Altai Territory of   Russia. The  mass fraction  of   protein  in  it  was  15.40%,  fat  —  3.20%,  ash  content  —  1.80%,  carbohydrate  content  is  69.25% of  which starch is 62.80% in terms of dry matter. The analysis of  the few available literature data on the chemical composition and functional properties of spelt Triticum dicoccum is presented. The  content of  the components in  it  varies  in  a  wide  range  depending  on  agrotechnical  and  climatic  factors.  The  range  of  nutrients  in  grain: proteins — 8.70–22.90%; lipids — 0.99–3.80%; carbohydrates — 68.20–83.22%. Cereal is characterized by a high concentration of   essential amino acids, minerals, vitamins  B, E, carotenoids and phenolic compounds (their  amount  is  shown  in  the  article).  The  low  glycemic  index  makes  it  possible  to  recommend  spelt  to diabetics.  The  antioxidant  activity,  antidiabetic,  hypocholesterolemic  and  anti-carcinogenic  properties of   Triticum  dicoccum are due to the content of   tocopherols, phenolic compounds, carotenoids, dietary fibers, etc.  in   culture.  biologically  active  components.  Due  to  the  valuable  chemical  composition  and  functional properties of  the grain, spelt can be the basis of drinks for dietary nutrition. It can also be used for the prevention of  cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, cancer and others.