Development of Antioxidant Rich Beetroot Candy Prepared Using Butterfly Pea Extract.

Abstract

Consumer interest in natural product is now a global trend this tendency manifest itself in new consumption of functional food. Candy has defined as preparations of sugar, honey or other natural or artificial sweeteners in combination with chocolate, fruits, vegetables, nuts, or other ingredients or flavorings in the form of bars, among others. To make people free from diseases and to make them healthy a candy made from beetroot and butterfly pea extract is incorporated. Both this ingredients is bursting with nutrients. Both is highly rich in vitamins, minerals etc. Therefor it hoped that this product would gratify consumers with abundant health benefits.