The study addressed the global health concern surrounding folate deficiency by proposing the development of folate-enriched natural snacks using osmotic dehydration, due to its potential to fortify fruits with essential vitamins. The study was structured into preliminary and primary studies. In the preliminary study, a variety of fruits were assessed, and guava was selected as the most suit…
Consumer awareness of health concerns has prompted a growing trend in the food and beverage industry for the development of low-calorie products. Stevia, a natural, intense sweetener with zero-calorie properties, is a suitable alternative for producing healthier carbonated soft drinks (CSD). The study aimed to develop a stevia-sweetened honey-apple carbonated soft drink with two different formu…