Formulation Of Rosa Nutballs And Evaluation Of Its Proximate Principles, Phytochemical Components, And Antioxidant Property

Abstract

As the world is grappling with COVID-19, consumers resort to improve their immunity by ingesting immune-enhancing foods like health beverages, soups, snacks, and savories. This impetus has led to innovation in the snack market a healthy and delicious product. In the present study, Rosa nut balls were formulated and tested for their antioxidant activity. Rosa nut balls made of nuts and rose petal is a good source of energy, protein, and phytochemicals as well. They can be consumed as snacks that provide a load of nutrients. They are relished by people of all ages due to their irresistible taste. Rosa damascena, known as Damask rose is the most famous ornamental flower with medicinal properties. Toffee made of nuts covered with rose petals was analyzed for proximate principles. The antioxidant power of rose petals was estimated by DPPH and FRAP. The total carbohydrate, protein and fat per toffee of 25 gms were found to be 14.98 gm,1.95gm, and 5.025 gm. The antioxidant activity was determined by DPPH and Ferric reducing power. Percent of inhibition at 120 (µg/mL) was 52.59 and 50.85 respectively.