Gajanan Maharaj College of Pharmacy chh. Sambhajinagar
Chocolate is a good sweet. It is produced by addition of sugar and the nutrition level of dark chocolate is very high and it is the richest source of energy . The objective of this study is to design and fabricate chocolate. It is also called as chocolate drug delivery. Chocolate is product proceed from dark chocolate rich in flavonoids and antioxidant compounds. The global consumption of chocolate at different age and for different purpose served as the impetus for the study. The high demand for chocolate in the market has resulted in the potential for adulteration of chocolate product to meet this demand. These chocolates, compose of various ingredients with numerous medicinal properties, aim to nourish the body without any adverse effect.
Need of Investigation
Dates seeds powder, derived from the seeds of the date palm. Is gaining interest for its potential health benefit S particular lS for cardiovascular and nutritional applications. Investigating dates seeds powder is essential to establish its safety, quality and efficacy. Dates seeds are present in the minerals, magnesium, calcium phosphorous, sodium and iron. Potassium are present in the large quality and concentrations is 3790mg/kg. The formulation and evalution of anti -cardiovascular polyherbal chocolate involves several steps and investigation to ensure the product is safe, effective and acceptable.
OBJECTIVE:
Chocolate is a sweet and usually brown in colour. Dark chocolate is also known as black chocolate. It is produced by addition of fat and sugar. Chocolate consumption has increased extremely in the world in the 21st century. Chocolate is a food which used for various purposes like brain function, immune system, flavouring and sweetner. The chocolate can be taken as a paste, liquid, or solid. The simple chocolate would be a fat continuous matrix which contains particle of sugar and in the case of milk chocolate it contain milk powder
Chocolate is a versatile food that can be combined in various ways to create diverse taste and texture. It is an ideal drug delivery system, specially for children and young people. Herbal formulation means a dosage form consisting of one or more herbs of begin to herbs in specifies quantities to provide specific nutrition, cosmetic benefits are used for diagnose, treating mitigate or alter the body function.
Causes:
Dates Seed:
Butter Profile:
Butter is a dairy product made from the fat and protein components of milk or cream. Rich, creamy, and sometimes nutty or sweet.
Texture: Smooth, creamy, and spreadable.
Aroma: Mild, nutty, or buttery.
Types of butter:
Physical properties:
Milk:
Milk is a nutrient-rich-liquid food product by mammals for their young, providing essential nutrients like protien, calcium, vitamins, and minerals for growth and development. Milk is a excellent source of vitamins and minerals. Milk is a white liquid substance. Milk is a helps in the formation of bones. It bones stronger and gives us energy.
Butter:
Butter is a dairy product made from churned cream, consisting of about 80-82% butterfat, water, and milk solids. It is a versatile ingredient used as a spread, a cooking fat, and in baking, and can be made from various types of milk such as a cow, goat, or sheep. Butter is a concentrated source of fat- soluble vitamins A and D, as well as calories, so it should be consumed in moderation.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION:
Colour- Dark brown
Odour- chocolate with no burned Taste - sweet
Texture - smooth
Hardness texture was used to measure the hardness of the chocolate.
Initial reading on hardness texture = 3.5kg/cm After breakage of chocolate = 805kg/cm
Therefore, hardness present in the chocolate formulation = 8.5 - 3.5 = 5kg/cm.
No bloom was observed.
CONCLUSION
In the present study, we formulated herbal chocolate having anti-cardiovascular activity natural ingredients. The natural use for formulation of chocolate are dark chocolate, white chocolate, sugar, dates seed powder. This active constituent contain the glycoside, carbohydrats, alkaloids, and flavonoids. They are use for the treatment of cancer, inflammation, and heart. Dates seed powder contain rich amount of dietary fibre, total carbohydrates, minerals, antioxidant activity, and flavonoids compounds Dates seed powder could be used until 50% substituted. Here I conclude F3batch is successful for formulation.
REFERENCE
Sakshi Gabale*, Manisha Virkar, Formulation and Evaluation of Anti-Cardiovascular Polyherbal Chocolate, Int. J. Sci. R. Tech., 2025, 2 (12), 484-488. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18078093
10.5281/zenodo.18078093
