Development of Enriched Sweets Based on Jujube Powder (Zizyphus mauritiana), Baobab Fruit (Andasonia digitata), and Sweet Potato Puree (Ipomae batatas): Nutritional and Sensory Properties

Increasing access to locally produced, safe, nutritious and affordable comple- mentary foods is essential to combat micronutrient deficiencies in young chil- dren in low- and middle-income countries. Two formulations of sweets based on jujube, baobab fruit powder and sweet potato puree were produced, and their nutritional values and sensory properties such as taste, smell, color and acceptability were assessed. The formulation containing the most jujube pow- der, baobab fruit and sweet potato...