Development of an Antioxidant-Rich Sugar-Free Plantain Candy and Assessment of Its Shelf Life in a Flexible Laminate
Poulami Sarkar,
Paramita Bhattacharjee,
Bidhan Das
Abstract:Research background. Candy is a popular confection worldwide, and it would be of societal benefit if it could be converted into a source of antioxidant molecules, to eliminate their adverse health effects. The amount of antioxidants available even in fruit candies is questionable due to the high thermal processing losses they undergo and the presence of various food additives. Plantains (Musa paradisiaca) are less known as good sources of biotherapeutic antioxidants, namely L-tryptophan, serotonin, and melaton… Show more
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