Production And Quality Evaluation Of Beetroot Powder And Its Ice Cream Blends:- Chinedu, Comfort I
ABSTRACT
This study explores the
incorporation of beetroot (Beta vulgaris) powder .nto icc cream to assess its
nutritional enhancement, natural coloring properties, ano consumer
acceptability. Beetroot, known for its high concentrations of betalains,
antioxidants, essential minerals, and vitamins, offers a natural alternative to
synthetic food colorants. The research involved producing beetroot powder
through dehydration and incoqtorating it into an ice cream formulation.
Analytical methods determined the beetroot powder mineral (calcium, magnesium,
potassium, phosphorus) and vitamin (B2, B6, B9, C) content, as well as its
phytochemicals (Carotenoids, Flavonoids, Phenolic compounds, betalains).
Antioxidant activity was evaluated using, 2-Diphenyl-l-picrylhydrazy and Ferric
Reducing Antioxidant Power) assays, confirming the beetroot’s potential to
enhance Antioxidant Properties. Sensory evaluation assessed the enriched ice
cream’s appeal in terms of appearance, taste, texture and general acceptability.
Results indicate that beetroot powder effectively enhances the nutritional
profile and the aesthetic value ofice cream, presenting an innovative approach
to healthier and visually appealing frozen desserts.
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MICHAEL, U (2026). Production And Quality Evaluation Of Beetroot Powder And Its Ice Cream Blends:- Chinedu, Comfort I. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Apr 23, 2026, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/production-and-quality-evaluation-of-beetroot-powder-and-its-ice-cream-blends-chinedu-comfort-i-7-2
UNIVERSITY, MICHAEL. "Production And Quality Evaluation Of Beetroot Powder And Its Ice Cream Blends:- Chinedu, Comfort I" Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 23 Apr. 2026, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/production-and-quality-evaluation-of-beetroot-powder-and-its-ice-cream-blends-chinedu-comfort-i-7-2. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
UNIVERSITY, MICHAEL. "Production And Quality Evaluation Of Beetroot Powder And Its Ice Cream Blends:- Chinedu, Comfort I". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 23 Apr. 2026. Web. 23 Apr. 2026. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/production-and-quality-evaluation-of-beetroot-powder-and-its-ice-cream-blends-chinedu-comfort-i-7-2 >.
UNIVERSITY, MICHAEL. "Production And Quality Evaluation Of Beetroot Powder And Its Ice Cream Blends:- Chinedu, Comfort I" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2026). Accessed 23 Apr. 2026. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/production-and-quality-evaluation-of-beetroot-powder-and-its-ice-cream-blends-chinedu-comfort-i-7-2