Abstract

Spinach belongs to leafy vegetables, it is rich in a variety of chemical elements, enriched mainly with wa-ter-soluble vitamins, as well as fat-soluble (E, K, A), especially carotenoids, phenolic compounds, in par-ticular flavonoids (quercetin, kaempferol), derivatives patuletin, spinacetin, spinatoside, jaseidin and fla-vone. Of the bioflavonoids, quercetin and rutin can be noted separately, which have antioxidant properties and are capable of being hydrogen donors due to the ortho-hydroxyls of the phenolic ring C. Therefore, spinach is beneficial for the human body. It also has a low-calorie content and is a source of minerals (po-tassium, magnesium, iron, manganese and especially silicon), which are quite stable during heat treat-ment. All this justifies such a large demand for a product that is constantly growing. The purpose of the research is to develop a new drink using raw materials of plant origin. The drink was prepared on the basis of apple raw materials. The constituent components were raspberries and mint leaves. Enrichment was car-ried out by adding spinach, which has a tonic and gel-forming property. Four forms of introducing spinach into the drink recipe were studied: dry and fresh leaves, extracts and juice. The best result was obtained when using leaves that were treated for disinfection with the Anolyte disinfectant by using a Super-Plus household electric water activator. The drink has 28% solids, acidity at pH 5.0. The sedimentation time of suspended particles was 2 hours. The technological process for the production of the drink consists in the processing of spinach and mint leaves, the preparation of apple puree, the combination and grinding of all components, portioning, vacuuming, storage, logistics and sales. The finished drink had the property of a liquid with a constant emerald-colored sediment, with a sweet, berry aroma and taste, and an inhomogene-ous consistency. Contains 2 g of protein, 0.4 g of fat, 27 g of carbohydrates, and an energy value of 120 kcal. The product is low in calories.

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