Roxana Nicoleta Rațu

Roxana Nicoleta Rațu


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Academic Career Length

4Years (2023-Present)

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4 December 2023 in Foods
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Alina Narcisa PostolacheAlina Narcisa Postolache
Alina Narcisa Postolache
IVIonut Dumitru Veleșcu
Ionut Dumitru Veleșcu
Florina StoicaFlorina Stoica
Florina Stoica
ICIoana Cristina Crivei
Ioana Cristina Crivei
VAVlad Nicolae Arsenoaia
Vlad Nicolae Arsenoaia
RRRoxana Nicoleta Rațu
Roxana Nicoleta Rațu
The world-wide-dispersed Rhododendron is a tiny, evergreen plant with vivid red or pale pink blossoms that is a member of the Ericaceae family and is well-known for its stunning flowers. To improve yogurt’s nutritional profile and sensory qualities, this study investigates an innovative application of Rhododendron flower powder (RFP). The potential health benefits of Rhododendron flowers, which are a rich source of bioactive compounds such as polyphenols and antioxidants, have attracted attention. Consequently, the physicochemical, phytochemical, and sensory qualities of fortifying yogurt with RFP at various concentrations were studied. The results showed that the texture and color of the yogurt were highly influenced by the addition of RFP. The addition of this functional ingredient also resulted in a significant increase in the yogurt’s polyphenol content and antioxidant capacity. These findings demonstrate the suitability of RFP in yogurt formulations as a functional food ingredient, being a good source of phenolics.