SYRUPS IN SUGAR CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTS OF HIGH NUTRITIONAL VALUE

Confectionery products of high nutritional value are affordable and rich in vitamins and minerals. Their development requires new raw materials with a high physiological value, which would be available on the local consumer market. Vegetable syrups can be used in sugar confectionery products, especially if they are fortified with vitamins and minerals. The present research proves the expediency of using fortified syrups in the production of sugar glasses. This type of caramel has a high energy value but no biologically valuable substances in the composition. Therefore, fortified syrups increase the biological value of the product. The study featured samples of sugar glasses with syrups fortified with rosehip, sea buckthorn, lemongrass, and cranberries. The paper describes their nutritional value, as well as the therapeutic and prophylactic properties of the syrups. It also contains data on the sensory quality, physic-chemical parameters, and the nutritional value.