Abstract
An infusion was developed based on green romaine lettuce leaves and banana. Further, its sensorial acceptability was evaluated as a possible alternative treatment for insomnia. The romaine lettuces and bananas used were washed, chopped, dehydrated and ground. Optimal lettuce dehydration time was determined through charting the weight lost and examining the curve. This was found after 180 minutes at 60°C. Two formulas were developed, the first with 1.1 g of dehydrated romaine lettuce and 0.2 g of dehydrated banana, and the second with 1.1 g of dehydrated romaine lettuce and 0.4 g of dehydrated banana. Sensory analysis was conducted using sorting tests for taste, aroma, paired preferences and intention to purchase. Tasters preferred the formula with a lower quantity of dehydrated banana. 85% of tasters indicated that they would buy this infusion due to its potential functional properties for overcoming insomnia.
Highlights
Insomnia is a disorder that is related with low quality sleep patterns
An infusion was developed based on green romaine lettuce leaves and banana
Tasters preferred the formula with a lower quantity of dehydrated banana. 85% of tasters indicated that they would buy this infusion due to its potential functional properties for overcoming insomnia
Summary
It is very well known given that is affects almost 30% of the global population [1]. It can present in certain circumstances such as when high levels of stress are present, in pregnant women, or in individuals who have recently suffered losses in their family. Greater trends towards insomnia are seen to exist amongst females and individuals aged older than 65 years [2]. Suffering from this disorder can alter, to a large extent, the daily lives of affected individuals.
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