Comparative Analysis of Nutritional Composition in Soy-Mushroom Health Drink Powder and Commercial Health Drinks

EasyChair Preprint 15115

Abstract

This study presents a comparative analysis of the nutritional composition of a novel soy-mushroom health drink powder and commercially available health drinks. The growing demand for functional foods has led to increased interest in plant-based nutrition, particularly in the integration of soy and mushrooms due to their complementary nutritional profiles. The soy-mushroom health drink powder was formulated using specific ratios of soy protein isolate and various edible mushrooms, emphasizing protein and fiber enrichment. Nutritional analyses, including protein, fiber, vitamins, and mineral content, were conducted using standard laboratory methods. Results demonstrated that the soy-mushroom health drink powder significantly outperformed several commercial health drinks in protein and fiber content while also offering a diverse range of micronutrients. Furthermore, sensory evaluations indicated favorable acceptability among potential consumers. This research highlights the potential of the soy-mushroom health drink powder as a functional alternative to existing commercial health drinks, contributing to enhanced dietary options for health-conscious consumers.

Keyphrases: Aflatoxigenic fungi, Aflatoxin detection, Capsicum annuum, Direct cultural method, Fungal contamination, High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Mycotoxin analysis, red chili

@booklet{EasyChair:15115,
  author    = {John Owen},
  title     = {Comparative Analysis of Nutritional Composition in Soy-Mushroom Health Drink Powder and Commercial Health Drinks},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint 15115},
  year      = {EasyChair, 2024}}