Development of Health Beneficial Ice Cream Waffle from Pomegranate Peel Powder and Hibiscus Flower

Author : Harthi M^1#, Durga S^2#, Charu¹, R. Karthikeyan¹, S. Vignesh¹, and N. Baskaran^1*
Mail Id : baskaran@iifpt.edu.in

Abstract

Pomegranate (Punica granatum), a fruit-bearing deciduous shrub, is a member of the Lythraceae family. Pomegranate peels constitute a significant byproduct of pomegranate, making up half the entire fruit weight. Compared to the pulp extract, pomegranate peel extract showed much more potent antioxidant activity, whereas Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is also referred to as Chinese hibiscus or Chinese rose. It acts as a rich medicinal source and the petals possess various health benefits such as high anti-inflammatory, beneficial for treating various ailments, including liver cirrhosis, heart disease, and kidney illness, and lowering blood uric acid levels. However, no study was established on pomegranate peel and hibiscus petals to convert them into edible products. Therefore, we aimed to develop waffles using various Pomegranate Peel Powder and Hibiscus Flower compositions. We have followed various scientific methodologies to assess the proximate analysis, physicochemical parameters, sensory characteristics, and antioxidant activity. The proximate analysis shows that the consumption of Pomegranate peel powder and hibiscus powder-based waffles yields higher carbohydrates of 68.25%. The Physicochemical parameters including Water absorption capacity, Oil absorption activity, and swelling power were found to be higher and the water activity decreased with the increased concentration of the waffles. The antioxidant activity of the waffles was found to be lower when compared to both raw materials. The phenolic content was calculated in different concentrations for both samples. In sensory analysis, all the formulated waffles got acceptable sensory scores and the overall acceptability of the waffles was rated at level 9. The textural characteristics such as hardness and crispiness were higher with increasing concentrations of pomegranate peel powder and hibiscus powder. The research revealed that waffles made from pomegranate peel and hibiscus petals are highly nutritious and have good sensory attributes.

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¹National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management – Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T), Tamil Nadu – 613005

²Sree Sastha Institute of Engineering and Technology, Anna University: Chennai 600025

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Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Govt. of India

Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Pin Code – 613005

Dr. S. Vignesh

Dr. N. Baskaran

Dr. V. Eyarkai Nambi

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