Formulating chayote-enriched gummy candies: Balancing nutrition and taste for a delightful alternative
Assessing the nutritional quality of our diets is essential. Incorporating vegetables like chayote can significantly enhance dietary health. This study focuses on formulating gummy candies enriched with high-value ingredients, particularly chayote, known for its bioactive compounds and health benefi...
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| author | Roberto Delgado-Durán Aurora Antonio-Pérez Jacqueline Esperón-Carreón Oscar Enrique Méndez-Guerrero Sofía Velasco Saucedo Ramón Eduardo Rivero-Aranda Ana Laura Torres-Huerta |
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| description | Assessing the nutritional quality of our diets is essential. Incorporating vegetables like chayote can significantly enhance dietary health. This study focuses on formulating gummy candies enriched with high-value ingredients, particularly chayote, known for its bioactive compounds and health benefits. Bromatological characterization of chayote flour revealed that the flour from its pulp and peel offers an optimal balance of protein and fiber. The gummy formulation aimed for balanced consistency using gelatin and guar gum, flavor and nutrition from chayote flour, sweetness from agave syrup, and preservation with citric and sorbic acids. Thermostability tests identified an optimal gelatin concentration of around 10 %. Various preservatives were evaluated, ultimately selecting a combination of citric and sorbic acid to prevent microbial growth without altering the gummies' appearance for at least six months. Four formulations were developed to assess public preferences through organoleptic tests. Results indicated that formulations 101 and 102 were the most favored, characterized by balanced chayote flavor, appropriate sweetness, and appealing color and aroma. Additionally, the gummies maintained a suitable protein and fiber profile, with slight protein degradation noted in SDS-PAGE analysis. This research highlights the potential for nutritious gummy products that meet consumer demands while promoting healthier food options. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e1b55a46fcec42b09d9cbf0ac4eca77c2025-02-02T05:29:34ZengElsevierFood Chemistry Advances2772-753X2025-03-016100902Formulating chayote-enriched gummy candies: Balancing nutrition and taste for a delightful alternativeRoberto Delgado-Durán0Aurora Antonio-Pérez1Jacqueline Esperón-Carreón2Oscar Enrique Méndez-Guerrero3Sofía Velasco Saucedo4Ramón Eduardo Rivero-Aranda5Ana Laura Torres-Huerta6Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Av. Lago de Guadalupe KM 3.5, Margarita Maza de Juárez, Atizapán de Zaragoza, Ciudad López Mateos, Mexico, 52926Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Av. Lago de Guadalupe KM 3.5, Margarita Maza de Juárez, Atizapán de Zaragoza, Ciudad López Mateos, Mexico, 52926Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Av. Lago de Guadalupe KM 3.5, Margarita Maza de Juárez, Atizapán de Zaragoza, Ciudad López Mateos, Mexico, 52926Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Av. Lago de Guadalupe KM 3.5, Margarita Maza de Juárez, Atizapán de Zaragoza, Ciudad López Mateos, Mexico, 52926Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Av. Lago de Guadalupe KM 3.5, Margarita Maza de Juárez, Atizapán de Zaragoza, Ciudad López Mateos, Mexico, 52926Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Av. Lago de Guadalupe KM 3.5, Margarita Maza de Juárez, Atizapán de Zaragoza, Ciudad López Mateos, Mexico, 52926Corresponding author.; Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Av. Lago de Guadalupe KM 3.5, Margarita Maza de Juárez, Atizapán de Zaragoza, Ciudad López Mateos, Mexico, 52926Assessing the nutritional quality of our diets is essential. Incorporating vegetables like chayote can significantly enhance dietary health. This study focuses on formulating gummy candies enriched with high-value ingredients, particularly chayote, known for its bioactive compounds and health benefits. Bromatological characterization of chayote flour revealed that the flour from its pulp and peel offers an optimal balance of protein and fiber. The gummy formulation aimed for balanced consistency using gelatin and guar gum, flavor and nutrition from chayote flour, sweetness from agave syrup, and preservation with citric and sorbic acids. Thermostability tests identified an optimal gelatin concentration of around 10 %. Various preservatives were evaluated, ultimately selecting a combination of citric and sorbic acid to prevent microbial growth without altering the gummies' appearance for at least six months. Four formulations were developed to assess public preferences through organoleptic tests. Results indicated that formulations 101 and 102 were the most favored, characterized by balanced chayote flavor, appropriate sweetness, and appealing color and aroma. Additionally, the gummies maintained a suitable protein and fiber profile, with slight protein degradation noted in SDS-PAGE analysis. This research highlights the potential for nutritious gummy products that meet consumer demands while promoting healthier food options.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772753X25000188ChayoteGummiesNutraceuticalBioactive compoundsBromatological tests |
| spellingShingle | Roberto Delgado-Durán Aurora Antonio-Pérez Jacqueline Esperón-Carreón Oscar Enrique Méndez-Guerrero Sofía Velasco Saucedo Ramón Eduardo Rivero-Aranda Ana Laura Torres-Huerta Formulating chayote-enriched gummy candies: Balancing nutrition and taste for a delightful alternative Food Chemistry Advances Chayote Gummies Nutraceutical Bioactive compounds Bromatological tests |
| title | Formulating chayote-enriched gummy candies: Balancing nutrition and taste for a delightful alternative |
| title_full | Formulating chayote-enriched gummy candies: Balancing nutrition and taste for a delightful alternative |
| title_fullStr | Formulating chayote-enriched gummy candies: Balancing nutrition and taste for a delightful alternative |
| title_full_unstemmed | Formulating chayote-enriched gummy candies: Balancing nutrition and taste for a delightful alternative |
| title_short | Formulating chayote-enriched gummy candies: Balancing nutrition and taste for a delightful alternative |
| title_sort | formulating chayote enriched gummy candies balancing nutrition and taste for a delightful alternative |
| topic | Chayote Gummies Nutraceutical Bioactive compounds Bromatological tests |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772753X25000188 |
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