DEVELOPMENT AND NUTRITIONAL, ORGANOLEPTIC, BIOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF POLYHERBAL (STEVIA, BANANA, COCOA BUTTER, OATS) ENERGY BAR

The aim of the present invention was to develop a novel energy bar which is nutritious and healthy for all age groups. The ingredients used for the newly developed energy bar are cocoa butter, stevia in combination with banana, orange, peanuts, raisins and oats. Standardization of the novel energy bar by sensory evaluation, chemical analysis, carbohydrate content, protein content and shelf life were evaluated. The developed novel energy bar was found to contain 63.50% total solid contents, 27.50% moisture contents, The total solid content holds 1.55% ash value, 17.46% crude fat, 5.65% protein, 17% carbohydrates capable of expending total 166 K.cal of energy per bar. Stevia rebaudiana has antimicrobial and antibacterial properties and is also a natural sweetening agent. The energy bar also contains no preservatives. The bar is full of natural goodness with no additives of flour or any other binding agents and the taste is enhanced by using natural acids from oranges. The energy bar was highly accepted by all consumers for desirable sensory qualities.