Quality characteristics of cookies produced from composite flour of wheat incorporated with milkweed (Asclepsias syriaca) flour blend as a nutraceutical

The global awareness of good nutrition in combating some common illness is gradually increasing. Problem typhoid has been on the increase our society and most prophylactic drugs used are sometimes ineffective. Asclepsias syriaca or milkweed one such beneficial plants that not for its curative purposes. Composite flour was formulated ratios, 100:0; 95:5; 90:10; 85:15. Cookies were made with these compositions. Proximate composition analysis showed fat contents ranged between 6.14-8.24%, highest value recorded 15% inclusion. Phytochemical alkaloids increases substitution.The present act as diuretic it also bactericidal anti-malarial effect. Sensory revealed increased dislike increasing substitution blend due to bitter taste. Panelists experienced purgative activities a result cookies consumption.