Constituent/Ingredient | D1 | D2 | D3 | D4 | Purpose |
Bean powder* | 62.5 g | 62.5 g | 62.5 g | Corn leaf | Source of protein |
Corn flour | 50 g | 50 g | 50 g |
| Source of roughage and mineral |
Maize leaf powder | 25 gm | 25 gm | 25 gm |
| Natural diet |
Milk powder | 19 g | 19 g | 19 g |
| Casein protein source |
Torula yeast | 32 g | 32 g | 32 g |
| Feeding attractant/induction and mineral source |
Ascorbic acid | 3 g | 3 g | 3 g |
| Vitamin C source |
Methyl paraben | 2.5 g | 2.5 g | 2.5 g |
| To prevent the growth of bacteria |
Sorbic | 1.5 g | 1.5 g | 1.5 g |
| To prevent the growth of fungi/mold |
Distilled water | 500 ml | 500 ml | 500 ml |
| Mixing the paste |
Distilled water | 300 ml | 300 ml | 300 ml |
| For boiling agar |
Agar | 11.5 g | 11.5 g | 11.5 g |
| Gelling the diet |
Vitamin mix | 1 ml | 1 ml | 1 ml |
| Vitamin B complex for healthy and uniform growth |
Formalin 40% | 2 ml | 2 ml | 2 ml |
| Long term preservative of food |
Suprapen (Tetracycline) | 2.5 g | 2.5 g | 2.5 g |
| Antimicrobial, treatment of insects if infected |