This document describes a shelf life study of a ready-to-eat multi-nutrient bar called "Choco Nutri Bar". The bar provides calories, protein, fiber and other nutrients from ingredients like oats, soybean flour, almonds, walnuts, peanuts and dark chocolate. Sensory evaluation over 7 days showed good texture, flavor and appearance remained stable. Packaging in polypropylene was identified as cost-effective. A nutritional label was created meeting regulatory guidelines. The conclusion is that the Choco Nutri Bar provides balanced nutrition and is a portable snack suitable for all ages.

1. A shelf life study of ready to eat
‘CHOCO NUTRI BAR’
Harini Sonpal, Shweta Bandivadekar
Under the guidance of Mrs. Anuradha Shekhar
Dr. B.M.N. College of Home science
Department of Food science and Nutrition

2. INTRODUCTION
 Choco nutri bar is a ready to eat multi
nutrient bar.
 It provides good amounts of calories,
protein, dietary fibre and other nutrients
and has a good satiety value.
 The product is targeted for all age
groups
 Grab and gobble nutrition bars.
 It is a functional food product as
walnuts, oats, soya bean flour,
almonds, dark chocolate and gingelly
seeds come under the category of

3.  Oats is high in soluble dietary fibre
beta – glucan.
 Walnuts are unique because they are
rich in n-6 (linoleate) and n-3
(linolenate) polyunsaturated fatty
acids and as a part of heart – healthy
diet, lower blood concentrations.
(Elaine B. Feldman, May 2002)5
 Almonds are high in magnesium
(functional component). Magnesium
keeps blood pressure normal, bones
strong and the heart rhythm steady.

4. • Sesame seed or gingelly seeds are
popularly called as “Queen of Oilseeds” due
to its high degree of resistance and
rancidity. (Dorothea Bedigian, Jack R.
Harlan, April/June, 1986)17
• Soy is assessed by the FDA's "Protein
Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score"
method. The component isoflavones in
soybean functions as Anti-carcinogenetic
activities.
• The consumption of cocoa and dark
chocolate is associated with a lower risk of
CVD, and improvements in endothelial
function. (Sheila G .et al, Feb 2014)23
• Peanuts compose fine quality of amino

5. OBJECTIVES
TO DESIGN A
MULTI
NUTRIENT
RICH MINI
SNACK ITEM.
TO
STANDARDIZE
A MULTI
NUTRIENT
RICH BAR.
TO STUDY THE
SHELF LIFE OF
THE PRODUCT BY
SENSORY
EVALUATION.
TO IDENTIFY A COST
EFFECTIVE PACKAGING
MATERIAL.
TO CREATE A
NUTRITIONAL LABEL.
TO UNDERSTAND THE
MARKETING AND
BUDGETING ASPECTS OF
THE PRODUCT.
TO LEARN VARIOUS
ENTERPRENEURSHIP
SKILLS

6. Ingredients TRIAL-1 TRIAL-2 STANDARDIZED
Oats 40gms 40gms 40gms
Soya bean flour 30gms 30gms 30gms
Almonds 20gms 20gms 20gms
Walnuts 20gms 20gms 20gms
Peanuts 20gms 20gms 20gms
Honey 30gms -
Dark chocolate 80gms 80gms 80gms
Ghee 5gms 5gms 5gms
Jaggery - 100gms 140gms
Gingelly seeds - 7.5gms 7.5gms
STANDARDIZATION (FOR 6 BARS)

7. METHOD OF PREPARATION
Roast all the ingredients separately and mix it well.
(Except jaggery)
Melt jaggery
Add above ingredients and mix well, remove from
heat
Spread the mixture evenly in an aluminum tray

8. Cut into equal sized bar, immediately and refrigerate
for 5minutes
Place the chocolate in double boiler on low heat
Coat the bar with dark chocolate and refrigerate for
5-7minutes
Ready to serve

9. SENSORY EVALUATION
Sensory evaluation was carried out
by 15 naive panelists.
It was done by score card method.
A five point scale was maintained
with sensory attributes of texture,
flavor, taste, appearance and
brittleness.
Sensory evaluation helped us to
finalize the designed product.

10. RESULT OF SENSORY
EVALUATION OF CHOCO NUTRI
BAR OF A WEEK
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
Texture Flavour Taste Appearance Brittleness
Day 1
Day 7
4.1
3.8 3.9
4.6
3.83.8
4
4.2
4
3.5

11. PACKAGING MATERIAL
POLYPROPYLENE

12. BUDGETING
PER BAR
INGREDIENTS WHOLE SALE PRICE (Rs.)
Oats 1.19
Jaggery 1.45
Soya bean flour 0.75
Peanuts 1
Almonds 5.5
Walnuts 9
Gingelly seeds 0.3
Dark chocolate 3.36
Nutritional label printouts 2
Packaging material 0.5
Gas, electricity and labour 2
Total 27.05

13. NUTRITIONAL
LABELLING
Consists of
special
recommendatio
ns
Most important
tool used to
make informed
choices about
healthy and safe
foods.
Encourage
potential
buyers
Indicator of
Ingredients,
Nutritional
information,
Weight,
Manufacturing
or packaging
date, Expiry date,
price

14. NUTRITIONAL LABEL FOR
CHOCO NUTRI BAR
Choco Nutri Bar
Ingredients: Soya bean flour, oats, walnuts, almonds,
peanuts ,gingelly seeds, dark chocolate, fat, jaggery.
Serving size: 70gm approx. (1Bar) Price – Rs. 30 ONLY
Manufacture date: 8/3/2015
Expiry date: best before 10 days
Note: Keep in refrigerator. No artificial sweeteners and
preservatives added.
Nutritional information / bar (70gm)
Energy(Kcal) 188
Protein(gms) 8
Carbohydrate (gms) 74
Fat(gms) 7
Dietary fibre(gms) 4.85

15. CONCLUSION
 Choco nutri bar is a product providing variety of
nutrients and can be recommended for all age
groups.
 It had good amounts of protein, calories, dietary
fiber, antioxidants and satiety value.
 It is a multi nutrient rich snack item. It is a mini
snack bar, portable and nutritional booster.
 This is a functional food product.
 This product can be useful to people who are
malnourished.