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Ramachandra B

Publications (15)

Exploring Nutritional Diversity in Millets: A Comparative Study on Protein and Crude Fiber Content

Aiswarya Velekat Santhosh, Ramachandra B, Manjunatha H, Malashree L, Rajunaik B & Harinivenugopal · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2024

Aims: The study aimed to evaluate and compare the protein and crude fibre content of eight different millet species, emphasizing their potential in formulating nutritionally superior food products. Study design: This was an experimental, laboratory-based study. Place and Duration...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i112573

Formulation of Foxtail Millet Probiotic Powder Enriched with High Protein and Fibre

Aiswarya Velekat Santhosh, Sweety & Ramachandra B · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Aims: The study aimed to formulate a foxtail millet probiotic powder enriched with high protein and fibre. Study Design: This was an experimental, laboratory-based study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at the Department of Dairy Microbiology, Dairy Science C...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i11531

Formulation and Optimisation of Functional Greek Style Yoghurt Sauce

Vaishnavi D, Harinivenugopal, Arun Kumar H, Ramachandra B, Rajanna M & Devaraju R · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2025

Aims: To develop and optimize a Functional Greek Style Yoghurt Sauce by incorporating nutrient-rich ingredients and to evaluate the effect of different inclusion levels on sensory characteristics and to identify the most acceptable combination. Study Design:  Formulation of Funct...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i111896

Effect of Noni (Morinda citrifolia) Juice and Jaggery on the Sensory Attributes of Shrikhand

Divya M C, Praveen A R, Shilpashree B G, Ramachandra B & Venkatesh M · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2025

Aims: To optimize and evaluate a enriched Shrikhand, by using optimal combinations of Noni juice and Jaggery for sensory evaluation. Study Design: Development of enriched Shrikhand by incorporating functional ingredients at varying levels to evaluate their effect on sensory prope...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i111893

Development and Evaluation of Functional Buttermilk Enriched with Foxtail Millet (Setaria italica), Rock Salt and Black Cumin (Nigella sativa)

Thangallapally Aravind, Praveen A R, Rajanna M & Ramachandra B · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2025

Aims: The study aimed to develop and evaluate functional buttermilk fortified with foxtail millet, rock salt, and black cumin to enhance its nutritional, functional, and sensory qualities. Study Design: Development of Functional Buttermilk enriched with functional ingredients and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i111014

Storage Stability and Probiotic Viability of Foxtail Millet Probiotic Powder Enriched with High Protein and Fiber

Aiswarya Velekat Santhosh, Sweety, Asif Ali T S & Ramachandra B · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2025

Aims: The study aimed to evaluate the storage stability of foxtail millet probiotic powder enriched with high protein and dietary fiber under two storage conditions: room temperature (27 ± 1°C) and refrigeration temperature (7 ± 1°C). Study Design: This was an experimental, labor...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i1892

Effect of Germination, Drying, Milling and Sieving on the Nutritional Quality of Foxtail Millet (Setaria italica)

Aiswarya Velekat Santhosh, Asif Ali T S, Rajunaik B & Ramachandra B · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2024

Aims: The study aimed to evaluate the effect of germination, drying, milling and sieving on the protein and phytate content of foxtail millet Study Design:  This was an experimental, laboratory-based study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at the Department of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i121842

Storage Stability and Performance of Fluid Bed Dried Solid State Fermented (SSF) Lactic Cultures

Akshaykumar, Manjunatha H, Devaraju R, Ramachandra B, Basavabharati, Madhusudan NM & Shashi Kumar CS · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2024

Aims:  In addition to attempting to evaluate the performance of SSF cultures in heated milk, the current study aimed to investigate the impact of refrigeration temperature storage on the fluid bed dried powder of Solid State Fermented (SSF) lactic cultures, such as dahi, yoghurt,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i71451

Isolation and Biochemical Characterization of Yeast Strains from Fruits

Misbahfathima G, Malashree L, Praveen A R, Devaraju R, Ramachandra B & B P Pushpa · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2026

The present study focused on the isolation and biochemical characterization of yeast strains from  fruits to evaluate their metabolic and functional diversity. Yeasts were isolated from fresh fruit samples such as grape, orange, pineapple, lychee, sugarcane juice, using Yeast Glu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i21709

Role of Yoghurt Cultures and Incubation Time in Enhancing Sensory Qualities of Yoghurt and Water Holding Capacity of Greek Yoghurt

Sweety, Harinivenugopal, Devaraju R, Arunkumar H, Ramachandra B & Venkatesh M · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2024

Aims: The current research study aimed to investigate the impact of varying starter concentration, incubation temperature and temperature individually on sensory characteristics of yoghurt and water holding capacity of Greek yoghurt. Study Design:  The study was experimental and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i112621

Optimization of Soaking Conditions to Enhance Protein and Reduce Phytate Content in Foxtail Millet (Setaria italica)

Aiswarya Velekat Santhosh, Malashree L, Harinivenugopal, Rajunaik B, Manjunatha H & Ramachandra B · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2024

Aims: The study aimed to evaluate the effect of millet-to-water ratio of soaking and time-temperature combination used for soaking on the protein and phytate content of foxtail millet. Study Design:  This was an experimental, laboratory-based study. Place and Duration of Study: T...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i111728

Effect of Different Treatments on Chemical Components of Fermented Probiotic Millet Dried Mix

Jayashree H, Devaraju R, Raju Naik B, Malashree L, Shilpashree B & Ramachandra B · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2024

Aims: The purpose of this study was to develop fermented probiotic millet dried mix by incorporating a probiotic Lactobacillus acidophilus and to ascertain how different processes used in the product's development affected its chemical components. Study Design: Fermented probioti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i61451

Bacillus spp. – A Potential Probiotic

Vandana K V, Harinivenugopal, Shashi Kumar C S, Malashree L, Shilpashree B G & Ramachandra B · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2024

Aim: To determine the probiotic characteristics for selected Bacillus spp. Study Design: The study was aimed for evaluating the in vitro probiotic properties such as acid and bile tolerance, adhesion ability and antibacterial activity of four strains of Bacillus spp. such as Baci...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i62082

Sporicidal Treatments to Produce Germinated Finger Millet

Jayashree H, Malashree L, Devaraju R, Arun Kumar H, Pushpa B P & Ramachandra B · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2024

Aims: The current investigation was to ascertain the most efficient sporicidal treatment for germinated finger millet in order to inactivate the spores that could interfere with the fermentation process by acting as a competing microflora for starter culture during the manufactur...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i62076

Development and Performance Evaluation of Synbiotic Red Banana Yoghurt

Harshapriya N, Manjunatha H, Rajunaik B, Praveen A R, Malashree L & Ramachandra B · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2024

Aims: The present study aimed at the production of yoghurt with different levels of red banana pulp (5, 7.5, 10, 12.5, 15%) Study Design: Development of red banana pulp incorporated probiotic yoghurt and its performance evaluation. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Dairy...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i62069