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Original Research Articles                      Volume : 15, Issue:1, January, 2026

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Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci.2026.15(1): 231-237
DOI: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2026.1501.028


Development of Low-Calorie Functional Foods Using Microbial Enzyme Protease and Microalgae Spirulina
Suman Satyarum, Vidisha Vinay Mishra* and Riya Shigwan
Dombivli Shikshan Prasarak Mandal’s, K.V Pendharkar College of Arts Science and Commerce (Autonomous), Dombivli, Maharashtra, India
*Corresponding author
Abstract:

This research explores the development of low-calorie food products utilizing microbial enzyme protease and microalgae Spirulina as functional bioactive ingredients. The focus is on four innovative formulations: peanut butter and fruit custard (developed using protease), and chocolate truffles and dark chocolate (developed using Spirulina powder). These formulations aim to provide nutritionally enhanced alternatives for health-conscious consumers by incorporating protein- digesting enzymes and antioxidant-rich algae into widely loved food matrices. Physical, microbial, and biochemical analyses were conducted to validate the nutritional and sensory quality of the products.


Keywords: Low-calorie food, Spirulina, protease enzyme, functional foods


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Suman Satyarum, Vidisha Vinay Mishra and Riya Shigwan. 2026. Development of Low-Calorie Functional Foods Using Microbial Enzyme Protease and Microalgae Spirulina.Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci. 15(1): 231-237. doi: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2026.1501.028
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