Formulation of Herbal Candies Containing Giloy Satva: A Nutritious and Palatable Herbal Confectionery Option

Background: Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) is an Ayurvedic herb known for its numerous health benefits. Objectives: In this study, we aimed to prepare Giloy Satva candy. Materials and Methods: The candy was prepared by incorporating Giloy Satva in various concentrations batch wise, with other natural ingredients to enhance its palatability and therapeutic value. Physicochemical and therapeutic evaluation of the Giloy Satva candies involved assessing parameters such as moisture content, ash value, Total Soluble Solids (TSS), phytochemical screening, pH, sensory evaluation and Antioxidant assay. Results and Discussion: The finalized batch candy exhibited a desirable moisture content (7.44±0.08%), ash value (1.26±0.67%), and TSS (69.05 °Brix). The pH of the candy was found to be within the acceptable range (4.8±0.30), ensuring its stability and suitability for consumption. In sensory evaluation, the candy received positive feedback for its taste, texture, aroma, and overall acceptability. Furthermore, the antioxidant activity of the Giloy Satva candy was determined using in vitro DPPH assays. The candy exhibited significant antioxidant activity (53.23±0.23 μg/mL), indicating its potential to combat oxidative stress and associated health issues. Conclusion: In conclusion, the Giloy Satva candy demonstrated promising physicochemical properties, excellent sensory attributes, and potent antioxidant activity. The developed candy formulation could serve as a convenient and palatable herbal preparation, offering the benefits of Giloy in an easily consumable form. Further investigations, including stability studies and clinical trials, are warranted to explore its therapeutic potential and commercial viability.