Published in Scientific Papers. Series D. Animal Science, Vol. LXVIII, Issue 2
Written by Florina-Genica ONCICĂ, Florina STOICA, Oana Emilia CONSTANTIN, Nicoleta STĂNCIUC, Iuliana APRODU, Roxana Nicoleta RAȚU, Gabriela RÂPEANU
Carrots, or Daucus carota L., are a type of root food that are known for being very healthy. Carrot pomace is a useful by-product abundant in dietary fiber and carotenoids that can be economically beneficial for enhancing culinary products, showing this waste's diversity and potential uses. his research examined the effect of carrot pomace (CP) powder at different concentrations (5% and 7%) on the improvement of fondant candies quality. This study aimed to assess the impact of these elements on the physicochemical and phytochemical characteristics, color, and sensory attractiveness of the fondant candies. Our study's results indicate that adding CP powder greatly improves the nutritional composition by increasing the fiber content and providing advantageous antioxidants. An analysis of sensory evaluations revealed that fondant candies containing up to 7% CP were favored for their taste and texture without any noticeable negative impact on consumer acceptance. The research findings indicate that carrot pomace powder is a feasible natural component for manufacturing nutritionally superior fondant candies with enhanced health advantages. This ingredient achieves a harmonious combination of increased nutritional content and preserving favorable sensory characteristics.
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