Formulation and evaluation of nutrient content of pear (Pyrus communis) fruit cookie bar

Pear, a fruit rich in essential antioxidants, plant compounds and dietary fiber when incorporated with cookie bar will be a healthy snack for all groups of people. Hence, the present study was carried out to standardize and prepare pear fruit cookie bar and assess the quality of the product. The quality of the two samples of the pear fruit cookie bar (Sample A - with 25 g dehydrated pear shreds; Sample B - with 50 g dehydrated pear shreds) was evaluated by its moisture content, carbohydrate content, fiber, protein, ash, sodium, vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, vitamin B1, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus and total antioxidant activity. The results revealed a higher nutrient content and antioxidant activity in Sample B (with 50 g dehydrated pear fruit shreds) and it was the most acceptable one.