Development of Instant Keto Soup Powder by Incorporating Cauliflower for Weight Loss

Abstract

Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable and a significant source of nutrients. Along with disease fighting properties, it has several weight loss friendly qualities. Being a superfood, its low caloric and high fiber content makes it worthy of the title. The aim of this study was to develop an instant keto soup powder incorporated with cauliflower in order to reduce the body weight. The proximate analysis evaluated the Moisture, Fat, Total carbohydrates, Crude protein, Energy, fiber content of the soup powder, likewise, TPC, TFC and DPPH tests analyzed the antioxidants activity of the finalized product. Various compositions T0, T1, T2 and T3 were formulated. The instant powder was obtained after dehydrating cauliflower and combining other essential ingredients that was reconstituted afterwards by boiling water for soup mix preparation. The results indicated that T3 was the most suitable composition. The findings suggested that 40% cauliflower powder is the best composition for instant soup mix.