Preparation and Proximate Analysis of Functional Cookies Made by Mixed Flour and Dragon Fruit Peel Powder

Abstract

Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya and strawberry pear, is a tropical fruit of different cactus species. This fruit has become popular more of unique appearance. Though people primarily enjoy it for its unique look and taste, evidence suggests it may provide health benefits as well. The leather-like skin that has scaly spikes is the reason why people call it dragon fruit. The red dragon fruit peel powder has potential in the n reducing total cholesterol, triglyceride, and LDL-c and Increasing HDL-c levels. Red dragon fruit peel powders can be consumed as a supplement in foods that are expected to maintain a healthy body and prevent hyperlipidemia. In this observation dragon peel powder used as is element of cookies. Cookies produced with whole-grain flour contain nutrients including vitamins, minerals, and fiber that are good for you. Dietary fiber aids in weight loss lowers blood cholesterol and prevents constipation, all of which are the nutrition advantage stage of cookies. One of the health benefits of cookies is their high protein level. Dragon peel was dried at 60°C for 6 hours, reducing the moisture content to 9%. was blended with wheat flour throughout the cookie-making procedure and forwarded for assessment. Some different methods were analyzed to determine ash percentage, protein content, fiber percentage, moisture content and presence of microorganisms. Keywords: Cookies, Healthy food, Wastage reuse, dragon peel etc.