Uso del sesquiterpeno dulce hernandulcin extraído de la especie Lippia dulcis como endulzante natural para elaborar gomitas masticables

Abstract

Abstract: Gummies are a chewy candy that is the result of mixing gelatin, pectin, agar-agar, glucose, sucrose among other food additives. Hernandulcin is a Sweet sesquiterpene extracted from the Lippia dulcis plant. The purpose of this project was the formulation of gummies sweetened with a hernandulcin fraction that could be a great alternative to conventional sugar-sweetened gummies that provide a no number of calories. Once the ideal formula was obtained, the control of quality: humidity, pH, microbiological control and shelf life analysis, demonstrating that the gummies were suitable for human consumption. In addition, cupping tests were carried out with a panel of tasters to provide organoleptic properties to the final product. Finally, the use of hernandulcin as a natural sweetener in the production of gummies chewables, makes it a great option for health-related people like diabetes, obesity, among others, without the need to limit the consumption of this type of food.