Study of Food Model Enrichment and Sensory Evaluation of Dark Chocolate with Foxnut and Flaxseed

Abstract

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.