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    Development of Ovo-Vege Fingers
    (Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka, 2012) Kumarasinghe, H.M; Tharangani, R.M.H; Liyanage, N.P.P
    As a developing country, most of the people in Sri Lanka are facing huge health hazards due to the sedentary life styles and improper nutritional habits. There is evidence that consumption of vegetables is important for human health, as they are good sources of dietary fibers, antioxidants, carotenoids, sulfur-containing compounds, water soluble vitamins and minerals (Steffen, 2009). Different studies have shown that antioxidants can play a key role in delaying elements and conditions that are associated with aging such as cancer, heart disease, decreased immune function, and visual and cognitive impairment (Tap sell c/ ml, 2006). Therefore, this research was carried out to develop a vegetable based finger by incorporating egg white powder as a solution for various health effects occurred due to the consumption of convenient processed meat products.