Abstract

DEVELOPMENT OF PAPAYA LEAF-INFUSED DARK CHOCOLATE FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Vaishnavi V. Khandarkar, Dr. Shivshankar D. Mhaske and *Prof. Tejas J. Sharma

Abstract

Papaya leaves is a novel functional food that combines the nutritional benefits of papaya leaves and dark chocolate. pharmacological product, highlighting its potential health benefits. Papaya leaves juice: - Dengue treatment papaya leaf juice will make sure that your red blood cells and platelets increase. Chocolate is also an anhydrous medium and is therefore resistant to microbial growth and hydrolysis of water-sensitive active agents. Chocolate is well-suited as a vehicle for delivering active agents in many aspects. To create a chocolatedrug delivery method that avoids first-pass effects, medications are mixed into a chocolate basis to create medicated chocolate. Papaya contains vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants; as a result, its use in chocolate composition gives new tastes and possible health benefits. With benefits for the immune system and digestive health, papaya can improve the nutritional profile and moisture content of chocolates. To produce decadent but wholesome confections, the study focuses on investigating the synergies between chocolate and papaya. Because of its abundance of vital vitamins and minerals, digestive enzymes, and anti-inflammatory qualities, papaya is a great addition to chocolate Dishes.

Keywords: Medicated Chocolate, Chocolate formulation, Papaya leaf juice, Paediatrics.