Development and Nutritional Optimization of a Healthy Snack Bar for Children Using Locally Available Ingredients

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This assessment reveals nutritional optimization of snack bars with high acceptability in children, suggesting healthy eating options.

The optimal formulation achieved a composite desirability of 0.940494, indicating excellent nutritional balance and taste.
Moisture content ranged from 6-8%, with protein making up 20-24% and carbohydrates 58-62%, providing substantial energy.
Sensory evaluation showed that children highly accepted the snack bars, demonstrating their appeal to the target population.
Microbial analysis confirmed product safety for up to 30 days, supporting its shelf stability for consumers.

Gemechu Argessa (2025) studied this question.

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This assessment reveals nutritional optimization of snack bars with high acceptability in children, suggesting healthy eating options.

The optimal formulation achieved a composite desirability of 0.940494, indicating excellent nutritional balance and taste.
Moisture content ranged from 6-8%, with protein making up 20-24% and carbohydrates 58-62%, providing substantial energy.
Sensory evaluation showed that children highly accepted the snack bars, demonstrating their appeal to the target population.
Microbial analysis confirmed product safety for up to 30 days, supporting its shelf stability for consumers.

Gemechu Argessa (2025) studied this question.

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