Formulation & analysis of papaya fortified biscuits

Abstract

Biscuits are popularly worldwide known for its taste, flavor and health benefits. A formulation of biscuits with Carica papaya pulp extract powder was prepared for enhancing multiple health benefits and also for increasing beneficial usage of biscuits as nutraceutical, especially seeing the enzyme action i.e. papain. The Chemical composition analysis where it was tested for different parameters like ash and moisture analysis, protein, carbohydrate content and antioxidant profile (DPPH, contents of flavonoids of control and fortified biscuits). Sensory Analysis was conducted by applying hedonic scale test by applying the method of 9 point hedonic scale. In analysis the result appeared that the antioxidant activity was significantly improved. This was clearly demonstrated by the fact that increases in flavonoid contents can also be observed in the fortified cookies. Hence, it was tested that by fortifying biscuits with papaya powder or juice could enhance the nutritional quality of biscuits without getting the parameters such as rheological, sensorial and antioxidant properties being affected along with receiving the benefits of digestive enzyme papain acting as a functional food.