Study on obese rats fed on local Egyptian bakery product ( Rokaq) supplemented with Saltbush (Atriplex halimus , L.)

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 In the present study, the chemical composition and sensory evaluation of  Egyptian  bakery Rokaq) product containing saltbush powder  (Atriplex halimus, L.) at ratio of 5% and 10% was carried out. There were a significant differences between Egyptian  bakery productsaltbush  and control  sample  in the organoleptic  properties. Results showed that Egyptian  bakery product containing  saltbush had a high content of protein and fiber while it has low carbohydrates. Egyptian  bakery product Rokaq containing saltbush could be considered as  anti-obesity owing  the decreased  the body  weight of rats. The results of biological experiment indicated the decrease in body weight of rats fed on bakery containing 5% and 10% saltbush . Also, Egyptian  bakery product had low values of serum lipid profile to rats, and improving liver and kidney functions and improving the properties histology sections of  liver, pancreas and kidney. It could be recommended to add saltbush powder at a ratio of 5 or 10% during the manufacture of  Egyptian  bakery( Rokaq) product to improve  the health and nutritional benefits of this product

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