Author(s):

Sachin N Suse, Dr. AK Sahoo, NJ Patil and Dr. Sandip B Suse

Abstract: In modern era, peoples are being health conscious but the available food items are unable to provide proper nutrients through claimed food items. An Indian traditional medicine like herbal powder has a very high effectiveness and vital source for new drug development. Value addition to coconut related confectionary products is a resource to development of new medicinal and functional food items. Herbal functional and nutraceutical food is used as a rigid support to maintain health and to promote optimal healthcare, longevity, vitality and quality of life. Healthy chocolate-coated Coconut balls are prepared by using desiccated coconut powder and condensed milk. To develop this product optimsation level of ingredients was carried out based on sensory evaluation. Optimization for the level of Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) and Gokshur (Tribulus terrestris) was done and added to the prepared coconut balls at various levels. Shatavari and Gokshur are added independently and in combinations, and the best results were received for combo of Shatavari and Gokshur, which are subjected to organoleptic evalution for the best one.

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