Table 1. Proximate composition of cooked sausages formulated with lotus rhizome powder

Traits (g/100 g) Control (0%) Adding levels of lotus rhizome powder SEM1) Lotus rhizome powder2)

1% 2% 3%
Moisture 60.34 60.40 60.48 60.61 0.124 6.91±0.36
Protein 13.62 13.58 13.57 13.59 0.179 7.84±1.11
Fat 21.42a 20.56b 20.40b 20.38b 0.149 1.06±0.30
Ash 2.08 2.06 2.15 2.17 0.042 5.14±0.02
Total dietary fiber -3) - - - - 11.85±0.03