Enhancing Antioxidant Activity and Nutritional Profile of Dark Chocolate Through Enrichment with Plant Sterols: A Study on Phytosterol Concentrations and Functional Properties

Enhancing Antioxidant Activity and Nutritional Profile of Dark Chocolate Through Enrichment with Plant Sterols: A Study on Phytosterol Concentrations and Functional Properties

Chocolate, particularly dark chocolate, is recognized for its antioxidant properties attributed to the presence of flavonoids that promote cardiovascular health. Enriching chocolate with phytosterols, naturally occurring plant compounds known to be effective in reducing cholesterol levels, has the p...

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Main Authors: Patrycja Topka, Magdalena Rudzińska, Szymon Poliński, Aleksandra Szydłowska-Czerniak, Małgorzata Tańska
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
Series:Foods
Subjects:
conching
tempering
antioxidant capacity
total phenolic content
sterols
stanols
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/13/22/3578
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