Formulation and Evaluation of Matricaria chamomilla and Actinidia chinensis Nutraceutical Gummies
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The growing demand for natural health supplements has accelerated the development of nutraceutical gummies, offering a palatable and convenient mode of nutrient delivery. This study focuses on the formulation and evaluation of nutraceutical gummies incorporating Matricaria chamomilla (Chamomile) and Actinidia chinensis (Kiwifruit), both known for their potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and digestive health-promoting properties. Various formulations were developed using natural gelling agents, sweeteners and flavoring agents to ensure optimal texture, taste, and bioactive stability. Physicochemical properties including pH, moisture content, texture profile and antioxidant capacity were assessed alongside microbial stability. The optimized formulation demonstrated desirable organoleptic characteristics and retained significant levels of phenolic and flavonoid content, supporting its potential as a functional health supplement. The findings suggest that incorporating Matricaria chamomilla and Actinidia chinensis into gummy matrices can yield a nutraceutical product with synergistic health benefits and high consumer appeal especially helpful for children and old age people.
Authors: Shubham P H, Mamatha A, Likitha S, Smitha Shree
Language: English
Subfield: Nutrition and Dietetics
Field: Nursing
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4410407329