Production of Juice from Wheat Grass Powder

Abstract

The aim of the study was to high light the health benefits of wheat grass juice and produce wheat grass powder for juice preparation . wheat grain Varity (Al-Neelain ) was germinated for ten days , then the shoots was harvested and dried in oven at (55 °C ) for 36 hour. The result of chemical composition of wheat seeds showed that the Moisture Content was (13.65) , protein (11.613) , fat (1.370), Fiber (1.630)Carbohydrate (71.36)and ASH (0.373). The result of chemical composition of wheat grass powder showed the Moisture Content of wheat grass powder was (6.463) , Protein (25.40) , Carbohydrate (51.617), Fiber (9.500) , ASH (5.200) and Fat (1.740). The result of sensory evaluation for (taste, color, flavor and overall acceptability that carried out for wheat grass powder juice revealed that, the acceptance of panelists for this product over all acceptability(4.25±0.44). It can be concluded the wheat grass powder is recommend for healthy juice preparation .