Effect of Feeding Diabetic Rats on Breadsticks Fortified with Psyllium Seed Powder

This study aimed to investigate the effect of breadsticks produced from wheat flour (72% extract) and Psyllium Seeds Powder (PSP) on chemical, and sensory properties. Effect of feeding diabetic rats with breadsticks on blood glucose, biochemical parameters, organs weight, lipid profile, kidney, and liver functions were also assessed. Breadsticks were prepared by substituting wheat flour by 3, 6, and 9% PSP. Results revealed that PSP contained high values 15.82% of crude protein, 4.03% ash, 5.56% ether extract, 26%crude fiber, 6.50% soluble fiber and 20.02% insoluble fiber. Biological results showed a significant improvement (p<0.05) in values of blood glucose, lipid profile ( HDL- LDL- VLDL, triglycerides and total cholesterol in serum for rats fed on breadsticks supplemented with PSP at extent 3,6,and 9% comparing to positive control group. Also, feeding diabetic rats on PSP clarified a remarkable improvement in ALT, AST, urea, uric acid, and creatinine comparing to normal control rats. It could be concluded that breadsticks prepared using PSP might help for the prevention and treatment of diabetic rats, also, could be beneficial for people with diabetes. This research recommends using PSP with wheat flour on a commercial scale for preparation of backing products to treatment diabetic patients in Egypt.