Author(s):

Rupanjali Pathak, Vandana Thakur and Rajinder Kumar Gupta

Abstract: The present formulation of both herbs with amalgamated food ingredients has been found to be beneficial for health. Cereal bars are products which are manufactured with cereal grains and the other ingredients such as fruits, legumes, dehydrated or crystallized fruits, nuts, chestnuts, almonds, candies, chocolates, sugar, etc. So, the fortified herbal cereal bars are the new way to provide a synergistic effect. It contains high protein, low carbohydrates, high fiber, vitamins, minerals, low sodium, and antioxidants. The bars were prepared using Noni and Brahmi herbal extracts and other ingredients like puffed rice and chocolate. Brahmi has a marked ability to enhance memory power and also it has many beneficial health effects and noni has high rich source of antioxidants and it also has beneficial neural effects and other disease prevention properties. These herbs are sources of bioactive phytochemicals. The bars were formulated in three different formulations. One is standard with no herbs and other two containing herbal mixture with 2% and 4% formulation. Estimation of antioxidants, total flavonoid, total phenolics and saponin content were also done. Formulated bars were also tested for various sensory and nutritional components and were found to be a good source of energy. The fiber content for cereal bar containing 2% herbal mixture and 4% was 2.03±0.65 and2. 43±0.26 percent. It was also found that these bars contain high amount of carbohydrate (Standard: 50.50±0.34, F-I50. 63±0.43, F-II 50.45±0.80) and fats (Standard: 29.25±0.06 F-I 27.34±0.81, F-II 25.26±0.04). The overall acceptability of three selected formulations was evaluated and it was found to be acceptable.

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