Sustainable pest management strategies on Family Pantatomidae through secondary metabolites of Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Steud and Zanthoxylum piperitum (L. )

Description: Addition of betel leaves in gummy candies to enhance protein, fiber, mineral and antioxidant content in the finished product

Socio-Economic Benefits:

1. Gummies can be enriched in minerals at very low processing cost.
2. Product is preffered by children specially due to confectionery item and can provide important minerals like iron that is deficient in 50% children in our society.
3. Higher shelf life. Easy processing.

Category: Nutraceutical

Department: Food Science & Tech