Evaluación de las propiedades funcionales de un néctar de frutas enriquecido con germen de trigo como alternativa nutricional

Abstract

The population is in a deficit of consumption of foods that contribute not only to satisfy a need but also provide nutritional content; one of the causes is eating habits driven by globalization; heavy consumption of sugary drinks from an early age; these foods today are found in the different food production chains in the vast majority of countries; For this reason, the need arises to develop products that help control and improve the health of the population. Fruit nectar is a product obtained prior to a heat treatment that is given to the fruit, It has great benefits in its consumption such as vitamins, minerals etc. Like wheat germ, it is a food that provides energy values, cares for and protects the nervous and bone systems and helps fight anemia. The objective of the research is based on knowing the various functional properties that a fruit nectar enriched with wheat germ would have, this food will be an alternative for the consumption of the population, providing beneficial nutritional components for health.