Author(s):

Sharad B Jadhav, DM Nangare and AK Sahoo

Abstract: As health is major concern in our day-to-day life, nutritious and health beneficial products are on high demand. Herbal functional foods are extensively used for the prevention and treatment of several health disorders. Cookies are the important source of nutrients such as protein, iron and calcium. The present study aims to formulate healthy cookies using Gulmar (Gymnema sylvestre) leaf powder, which is an Ayurveda component with enhanced the Nutraceutical value. The ingredients used for preparation of healthy cookies were refined wheat flour, egg, baking powder, blended sugar free sweetener, food flavor and Gulmar leaves powder. The powder was made by using tray dryer in which the leaves were dried at 50ËšC for 2 hrs followed by pulverization in home grinder. Gulmar leaves powder was incorporated at different levels as 1gm, 2gm, 3gm and 4gm. Traditional sugar was replaced by non-nutritive sweetener and fat was replaced by margarine. Sugar in cookies formulations was reduced from 100 to 60% by replacing with sorbitol 0 to 40%. The sensory value was determined by 9-point hedonic scale of 10 panel judge’s expert in food technology. Minerals were determined by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy. Sample B₂ healthy cookies was found to be organoleptically superior over other samples.

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