Effect of Gum Arabic from Acacia senegal var. kerensis and Texturized Soy Protein on Pysico-Chemical Properties of Pro-tein-Rich Snack Stick

Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) as a result of poor nutrition, especially for deprived resourced households, is a big health concern in the world. Accord- ing to the World Health Organisation, PEM accounts for 49% of the 10.4 mil- lion deaths of children under five that take place in developing countries. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of gum Arabic (GA) and tex- turized soy protein (TSP) and their interactive effect on proximate, functional, and textural properties of...