FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF PAPAYA LEAF ENRICHED CHOCOLATE
Anita Kartik Gawande, Dr. Swati S. Rawat, Dr. Sunil S. Jaybhaye, Mr. Pramod P. Mapari, Mr. Shubham G. Doifode
Institute of Pharmacy, Badnapur, Maharashtra
Abstract
Papaya (Carica Papaya Lin) are rich in bioactive compounds including flavonoids and alkaloids and papain these are well known for their antioxidant and therapeutic benefits. These study focuses on formulating and evaluating a functional chocolate enriched with papaya leaf juice to enhance its health benefits because chocolate is the most acceptable by children and it will be a best approach for incorporating papaya benefits in the diet of children. It will be highly useful in the dengue pediatric patients to increase the platelet level. The approach helps to develop a new formulation of papaya leaf. The study suggest that papaya leaf chocolate can serve as a functional nutritious product. The formulation was assessed for texture, sensory, acceptability and shelf life. The formulation maintained a desirable textures, taste and overall acceptability. Pineapple juice was used in this formulation to mask the bitter test of Papaya juice.
Keywords: Papaya Leaf Juice, Pineapple Juice Dark Chocolate, Cardamom, Arrowroot Powder.
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EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)
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Published on : 2025-05-22
Vol | : | 11 |
Issue | : | 5 |
Month | : | May |
Year | : | 2025 |