Formulation of food products which are low on calories and high in nutrients are
very much desirable & in demand. Management of weight is the major concern for
people in present lifestyle. The enhancement of this food model with highly
nutritious components with all major and micronutrients was produced for the
individuals who are inadequate in their protein and micronutrient profile.
Nowadays every individual is so busy that they do not take important nutrients
which are vital for their health and those who are on diet have cravings for
sweets and chocolate but cannot eat because of high calories and sugar content.
So, this product was developed with incorporation of cocoa powder, cocoa butter,
foxnut, flaxseeds and jaggery powder. Flax is also known as Linum usitatissimum
is very useful, it comes from family Linacea. Flaxseeds are good source of omega
3 fatty acid and phytoestrogen. They help in treating high blood pressure,
diabetes and cholesterol absorption. Jaggery helps in removing toxins out of
body, liver detoxification and prevents anemia. Foxnuts are otherwise called
Makhana, Euryale ferox, Lotus seed, Gorgon nuts and Phool makhana. Foxnut that
is good for heart & overall health since it is low in cholesterol, sodium and
saturated fat. Inclusion of foxnut helps in overcoming of major micronutrients
deficiency like calcium, phosphate and magnesium and all these are given in the
form of chocolate. Carbohydrate, protein, lipid, fiber, ash and moisture were
estimated for developed product. Sensory analysis was done to check the overall
acceptability and other parameters including taste, after taste, colour,
flavour, texture, hardness, aroma, sweetness and mouth-feel of the developed
product. Developed product was more accepted than control. Antioxidant activity
is more in developed product.