Abstract

FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF MULTINUTRITIONAL LOLLIPOP

*Niranjan S. Tiwari, Bharat Aishwarya Kailas, Pawara Virsing Bhavsing, Naik Sunil Datkya

ABSTRACT

Candy or Lollipop is the most acceptable, attractive and widely usable product for children. Now a day’s small children not eat vegetables regularly due to fast food. So intake of nutrients reduced in daily routine children are attracted towards candy, chocolates and dairy product the heavy sugar content products like Cadbury and other pack foods damage the teeth of children. To compensate this problem there is need of something new formulation discovered which is easy to use and convenient for the children. A new multinutritional lollipop to be formulated and evaluated. The research project is to boost immune system and enhance energy level to fill nutritional gaps which are essential vitamins and minerals. Because they do not absorb in enough quantity through regular meal. the lollipop is kind of sugar confection that is typically composed of hard candy that is arranged on a stick for sucking or licking. The benefit of current research include A lollipop format makes nutrients intake easy, enjoyable, and appealing to children. Traditional tablet and syrup may be unappealing to children whereas, a lollipop provides a fun way to consume essential nutrient. Lollipop are multinutritional form with flavour that are meant to be sucked and kept in mouth. This specially formulated candy contains key micronutrients essential for children health.  Calcium: for strong bones and teeth. Iron: to support healthy blood and prevent anaemia  Vitamin A: essential for vision, and immune health Vitamin C: a powerful antioxidant that boost immunity and enhances iron absorption. Dietary fiber: To promote digestive health and regular bowel movement.

Keywords: Multinutritional, Vitamins, Lollipop.