Scientists of the Russian University of Economics GV Plekhanov developed a method for the manufacture of cookies with the addition of milk thistle extract for the liver. This was reported to socialbites.ca at the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.
Milk thistle is a medicinal herb that promotes the repair of liver cells and protects them from the effects of toxins. Often milk thistle is used for the prevention of liver diseases, as well as for cleansing this organ after major medical courses.
The developed cookie recipe provides for the “recovery” of dough kneaded on mélange (egg semi-finished product) and milk thistle extracts. The composition of the new product includes proteins and substances that have antioxidant, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, immunostimulating and antidepressant properties.
“Food proteins serve as practically the only source of amino acid replenishment and ensure the balance of the processes of protein synthesis and breakdown in the body. Since flour confectionery products have always been in high demand among the population, it is hopeful that they are enriched with insufficient macronutrients, ”said GV Plekhanov. Manana Tkeshelashvili.
Dessert contains 1.7 times more protein than similar products, and its calorie content is 1.6 times less.
According to the scientists, the method was developed taking into account the existing machine-equipment schemes in production, and its implementation will not require additional costs or reduce the productivity of the lines.