Formulation, Nutritional Characterization, Antioxidant Potential and Shelf-life Evaluation of Lemon Enriched Coconut Chia Seeds Ladoo

The present study was undertaken to Develop and Evaluate a Novel Functional Food Product Lemon Coconut Chia Seeds Ladoo, enriched with dietary fiber, essential minerals and antioxidants. Three formulations (T1, T2, T3) were prepared by varying the quantity of chia seeds, jaggery, almonds, coconut and ghee. Nutritional profiling was carried out to determine moisture, macronutrient content and micronutrients using standard AOAC methods. Antioxidant activity was assessed via DPPH, ABTS, and FRAP assays. Microbial stability and shelf life were evaluated over 30 days under ambient and refrigerated conditions. Sensory evaluation was performed using a 7-point hedonic scale. Among the formulations, T3 exhibited the highest overall acceptability (6.48 ± 0.38) and antioxidant potential (ABTS: 120.5 mg/100g). The microbial load remained within permissible limits throughout the storage period. The study demonstrates the potential of this Ladoo as a palatable and nutrient-rich functional snack.