Development and Physico-chemical Analysis of Chocolates Incorporated with Lycium barbarum (Goji Berries) and Salvia hispanica L. (Chia) Seeds

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Prathana Gianchandani, Prof. Nisha Wagh

Chocolate, Goji berry, Chia seeds, immunity-booster, antioxidant-rich

The study of chocolate incorporated with goji berries and chia seeds was carried out at Parul Institute of Applied Sciences, Parul University, Vadodara. The study aimed to develop a functional food product by incorporating goji berries and chia seeds into chocolate and evaluating its sensory properties and antioxidant activity. Incorporating Lycium barbarum (Goji Berries) and Salvia hispanica L. (Chia) seeds in chocolates can enhance their nutritional value and provide potential health benefits to consumers. The immune-boosting properties of goji berries are believed to be due to their high content of antioxidants, polysaccharides, and other bioactive compounds. Three different formulations were prepared T1, T2 and T3 by using dark chocolate, goji berries, chia seeds, dates, almonds, walnuts and hazelnuts. The best composition (T3) is used for physicochemical parameters such as moisture, ash, protein, fat, carbohydrate, fiber and antioxidant activity. All chocolates were examined for sensory evaluation like appearance, aroma, mouthfeel, taste, texture and overall acceptability. The T3 chocolate formulation was chosen as the best based on sensory assessment. Selected chocolates included 3.90% moisture, 1.77% total ash, 24.74g fat, 2.27g protein, 69.32g carbohydrates, 2.36g total fiber, and 81.37% antioxidant activity. The findings demonstrate that chocolates incorporated with goji berries and chia seeds are well-regarded and excellent immunity boosters and stress relievers.

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Prathana Gianchandani & Prof. Nisha Wagh (March-2023). Development and Physico-chemical Analysis of Chocolates Incorporated with Lycium barbarum (Goji Berries) and Salvia hispanica L. (Chia) Seeds. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 8(3), c735-c744. https://ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2303282.pdf

Volume 8 Issue 3, March-2023

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Country: Vadodara, Gujarat, India

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