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[Development of products for the elderly population: vitamin enriched pudding]
M S Vera1, E W de Penna, A Bunger
1Facultad de Ciencias Quimicas y Farmaceuticas. Universidad de Chile. Santiago de Chile.
Archivos Latinoamericanos De Nutricion
|March 1, 1995
Summary
A new instant pudding powder was created for seniors, offering essential vitamins and nutrients. This dessert is highly accepted and meets nutritional needs for adults over 51.
Area of Science:
- Food Science and Technology
- Nutritional Science
- Gerontology
Context:
- Aging populations require specialized nutritional solutions.
- Instant desserts offer convenience for dietary needs.
- Elderly individuals often need nutrient-enriched foods.
Purpose:
- To develop an instant pudding dessert powder for the elderly.
- To meet specific nutritional requirements for adults over 51.
- To optimize the formulation and preparation process.
Summary:
- The dessert powder contains modified starch, carrageenan, vegetable fat, and sucrose.
- Each serving is fortified with 30% of daily vitamin requirements for adults over 51.
- The optimized powder (22g) is prepared with 18% in skim milk, yielding 409 Kcal/100g with 1.1% protein, 5.2% fat, and 89.76% carbohydrates.
Impact:
- The developed dessert powder demonstrated good sensory and microbiological quality.
- Achieved a high acceptance level of 98% among the target population.
- Provides a convenient, nutrient-dense option for elderly dietary intake.