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- Research Scholar, Research Scholar, Research Scholar, Research Scholar, Research Scholar, Assistance Professor Department of Quality Assurance, P.S.G.V.P. Mandal’s College of Pharmacy, Department of Quality Assurance, P.S.G.V.P. Mandal’s College of Pharmacy, Department of Quality Assurance, P.S.G.V.P. Mandal’s College of Pharmacy, Department of Quality Assurance, P.S.G.V.P. Mandal’s College of Pharmacy, Department of Quality Assurance, P.S.G.V.P. Mandal’s College of Pharmacy, Department of Quality Assurance, P.S.G.V.P. Mandal’s College of Pharmacy Maharashtra, Maharashtra, Maharashtra, Maharashtra, Maharashtra, Maharashtra India, India, India, India, India, India
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nThe abstract explores the versatile nature of chocolate, highlighting its role as a medium for drug delivery systems due to its resistance to microbial growth and rich nutritional profile. Medicated chocolate, infused with drugs, offers a palatable solution to enhance patient compliance, particularly among children, while stimulating serotonin production for added therapeutic benefits. Cocoa, abundant in polyphenols, contributes to chocolate’s health advantages, including cholesterol reduction and cardiovascular health. Scientific evidence suggests potential cognitive, fetal, and athletic performance enhancements from chocolate consumption. Practical insights into chocolate preparation and manufacturing ensure consistent quality, with ongoing research aiming to optimize its use in healthcare delivery. Additionally, the abstract discusses the chemical components of chocolate and its potential health benefits, ranging from cholesterol reduction to cognitive function improvement. Furthermore, it presents various studies highlighting chocolate’s positive effects on heart health, stroke prevention, fetal growth, and athletic performance. The methodology section outlines the preparation and evaluation processes for medicated chocolate, emphasizing organoleptic properties, phytochemical screening, pH, blooming tests, hardness, stability, and moisture content determination. Overall, the abstract underscores chocolate’s unique blend of culinary enjoyment and therapeutic effectiveness, suggesting promising avenues for its application in healthcare. Chocolate, a versatile food renowned for its taste and texture, has gained attention for its potential health benefits and role in drug delivery. Medicated chocolate, infused with drugs, offers an innovative approach to enhancing patient compliance, particularly among children, due to its palatability. This paper explores the chemistry of chocolate the method of chocolate preparation, chocolate manufacturing processes, and evaluation methods are outlined, emphasizing the importance of uniform drug distribution and product quality. Overall, chocolate represents a unique fusion of culinary enjoyment and therapeutic effectiveness, offering potential solutions in healthcare delivery and beyond.
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Keywords: Antioxidants, Serotonin, Medicated chocolate, Pediatric patients, Dark chocolate, Cholesterol, Cognitive decline, Cardiovascular risks, Manufacturing processes, Viscosity, Taste, Texture, Stability, and Chemistry.
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| Volume | 11 | |
| [if 424 equals=”Regular Issue”]Issue[/if 424][if 424 equals=”Special Issue”]Special Issue[/if 424] [if 424 equals=”Conference”][/if 424] | 02 | |
| Received | April 8, 2024 | |
| Accepted | April 26, 2024 | |
| Published | June 14, 2024 |
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