A Comprehensive Study on the Nutritional Profile and Shelf Life of a Custom-Formulated Protein Bar Versus a Market-Standard Product
This study demonstrates that using natural, complementary ingredients can create a protein bar with a more balanced nutrient profile while avoiding harmful additives. The final product supports muscle protein synthesis through its high-quality protein content and promotes glycemic control and satiety via its fiber-rich, low-sugar formulation and metabolic processes, offering a healthier alternative to commercial options, with a focus on consumer health and cost-effectiveness.
Authors
- Bogdan Hoinoiu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5217-7655)
- Teodora Hoinoiu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7753-7621)
- Simona Biriescu
- Liliana Mititelu-Tarțău (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7983-3811)
- Adina Bucur (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1606-4319)
- Andrei Luca (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3628-4637)
- Corina Duda-Seiman
- Alexandra-Loredana Almășan
- Bianca-Oana Bitu
Institutions
- Titu Maiorescu University (RO)
- University of Bucharest (RO)
- Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy (RO)
- West University of Timişoara (RO)
- Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara (RO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Foods
- Published
- 2025-06-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/foods14122141
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Food Quality and Safety Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.49