Typha latifolia, commonly known as Cattail, is a very common aquatic plant found in wetlands, which is known to have a good amount of starch.
This plant can produce flour that can be used for making pastries, breads, and many more. It is described as a rhizomatous, erect, and perennial aquatic plant that grows from 1.5 to 3 meters tall. This plant can be recognized easily because of its unique features.
Its fibrous roots were developed from soft, white rhizomes. Previous studies show that this plant has several functions and most of its parts such as leaves, stems, flowers, shoots and roots are edible and can be consumed.Flour is an ingredient that is widely used in the food industry for making baked products.
There are several types of flour used for preparation of food, such as; _______. The flour produced from this plant is known to be nutritious and can be used to make delectable pastries.Dietary Fiber is an essential nutrient, usually found in plants that are made of complex carbohydrates. It cannot be digested and it is known to be a great help for the digestion, especially for the people who are suffering from chronic diseases.The objective of the study is to utilize the flour produced from Typha latifolia (Cattail) as a source of dietary fiber, it also aim to determine the different physicochemical properties, nutrient content, and acceptability of the flour to be used as an ingredient in the preparation of pasta.
