Development of date peanut butter as a healthy bread spread for school going children.
Date peanut butter, functional food, value-added product, sensory evaluation, nutritional analysis, shelf life, natural spread, sesame paste, poppy seeds.
Introduction
The growing demand for natural, minimally processed, and nutrient-dense foods has increased interest in functional food products. Date peanut butter is a novel value-added spread that combines the natural sweetness and energy of dates with the protein and healthy fats of peanuts. The inclusion of different variations such as sesame paste, cocoa, and millet-based additives enhances its nutritional profile, taste, and consumer acceptability. This study was undertaken to develop, standardize, and evaluate date peanut butter and its selected variations for nutritional quality, sensory acceptability, and shelf life.
Methodology
Raw materials including dates, peanuts, and selected variation ingredients were procured, cleaned, roasted, and processed under hygienic conditions. Multiple formulations of date peanut butter and its variations were developed and standardized using sensory evaluation with a 9-point hedonic scale. The most acceptable variations were subjected to proximate nutritional analysis for energy, protein, fat, carbohydrate, fiber, iron, and calcium using standard laboratory procedures. Shelf-life studies and microbial analysis were conducted to determine product safety and storage stability.
Results
The standardized date peanut butter and its variations showed high sensory acceptability in terms of taste, texture, aroma, and overall appearance. Nutritional analysis revealed that the product was energy-dense, rich in protein, healthy fats, dietary fiber, and essential minerals, particularly iron and calcium. Variations such as sesame-enriched date peanut butter showed enhanced mineral and antioxidant content. Shelf-life studies confirmed that the product remained microbiologically safe and organoleptically acceptable for a defined storage period under ambient conditions.
Conclusion
The study concludes that date peanut butter and its variations are nutritious, safe, cost-effective, and highly acceptable functional food products. They serve as healthier alternatives to commercial sugar-loaded spreads and have strong potential for commercialization. The product is suitable for all age groups and can be especially beneficial for children, adolescents, athletes, and individuals with increased nutritional needs.
"Development of date peanut butter as a healthy bread spread for school going children.", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.11, Issue 1, page no.b394-b433, January-2026, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2601152.pdf
Volume 11
Issue 1,
January-2026
Pages : b394-b433
Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_306985
Published Paper Id: IJSDR2601152
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Research Area: Science and Technology
Country: -, -, India
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