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Table 1 Composition of formulated diets (CFDs) fed to rats (g/100 g)

From: Effects of formulated Nigerian yellow maize, soybean, and crayfish blends on some growth performance and physiological status

Component (g)

CFD

MD

MSD

MSCD

FWMD

PFD

MF

100

–

–

–

–

MSF

–

46.3

–

–

–

MSCF

–

–

45.5

–

–

FWMF

–

–

–

55.8

–

Corn starch

–

27

27.8

17.5

73.3

Corn oil

–

10

10

10

10

Cellulose

–

5

5

5

5

Sucrose

–

7

7

7

7

Choline bitartrate

–

0.2

0.2

0.2

0.2

Mineral mix

–

3.5

3.5

3.5

3.5

Vitamin mix

–

1

1

1

1

  1. MD maize diet, MSD maize + soybean diet, MSCD maize + soybean + crayfish diet, FWMD fortified wheat milk diet (Nestle Cerelac diet), PFD protein-free diet, MF maize flour, MSF maize + soybean flour, MSCF maize + soybean + crayfish flour, FWMF fortified wheat milk flour (Nestle Cerelac powder)