Development of enriched confectionery products with preventive properties

The growing global epidemic of obesity in adults and children necessitates the creation of fortifi ed and specialized products with preventive properties. One of the directions in the fi ght against obesity in the food industry is the creation of confectionery sugar and fl our products using natural sweeteners and plant biologically active substances. This article provides an overview of scientifi c research on the development of formulations for fortifi ed confectionery products. The authors substantiate the use of a complex of biologically active substances of plant origin with triple action in confectionery products in order to prevent the problem of obesity.