~ 1546 ~ Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 2018; 7(4): 1546-1549 E-ISSN: 2278-4136 P-ISSN: 2349-8234 JPP 2018; 7(4): 1546-1549 Received: 19-05-2018 Accepted: 23-06-2018 Rupanjali Pathak Food Processing Laboratory, University School of Biotechnology, GGS Indraprastha University, Sector 16C Dwarka Delhi, India Vandana Thakur Food Processing Laboratory, University School of Biotechnology, GGS Indraprastha University, Sector 16C Dwarka Delhi, India Rajinder Kumar Gupta Department of Applied Chemistry, Delhi Technological University, Shahbad Daulatpur, Bawana Road, Delhi, India Correspondence Rajinder Kumar Gupta Department of Applied Chemistry, Delhi Technological University, Shahbad Daulatpur, Bawana Road, Delhi, India Email: rkg67ap@yahoo.com Nutritional analysis of cereal bars formulated using Morinda citrofolia and Bacopa monnieri Rupanjali Pathak, Vandana Thakur and Rajinder Kumar Gupta Abstract The present formulation of both herbs with amalgamated food ingredients has been found to be beneficial for health. Cereal bars are products which are manufactured with cereal grains and the other ingredients such as fruits, legumes, dehydrated or crystallized fruits, nuts, chestnuts, almonds, candies, chocolates, sugar, etc. So, the fortified herbal cereal bars are the new way to provide a synergistic effect. It contains high protein, low carbohydrates, high fiber, vitamins, minerals, low sodium, and antioxidants. The bars were prepared using Noni and Brahmi herbal extracts and other ingredients like puffed rice and chocolate. Brahmi has a marked ability to enhance memory power and also it has many beneficial health effects and noni has high rich source of antioxidants and it also has beneficial neural effects and other disease prevention properties. These herbs are sources of bioactive phytochemicals. The bars were formulated in three different formulations. One is standard with no herbs and other two containing herbal mixture with 2% and 4% formulation. Estimation of antioxidants, total flavonoid, total phenolics and saponin content were also done. Formulated bars were also tested for various sensory and nutritional components and were found to be a good source of energy. The fiber content for cereal bar containing 2% herbal mixture and 4% was 2.03±0.65 and2. 43±0.26 percent. It was also found that these bars contain high amount of carbohydrate (Standard: 50.50±0.34, F-I50. 63±0.43, F-II 50.45±0.80) and fats (Standard: 29.25±0.06 F-I 27.34±0.81, F-II 25.26±0.04). The overall acceptability of three selected formulations was evaluated and it was found to be acceptable. Keywords: formulated bars, nutritional analysis, sensory analysis, phytochemical analysis 1. Introduction In today’s world, people are more health conscious and keep safety limits in eating habits. These modern lifestyle are big contributors for causing illness and poor health (Shridhar G, et al., 2015) [1]. In fact, for teenagers and school going children too it is seen to be affected. Basically, these foods contain artificial coloring and preservatives which cause ill health affects (Iriti M et al., 2010) [2] . Organic agricultural products and herbs have been used in foods and edible items since ancient times (Gottardi, N et al., 2016) [3] . Food items mixed with herbal extracts or formulations have gained popularity for its taste, health benefits, detoxifying properties and formulations. As a result of the lifestyle changes foods are being changed to ready-to-eat form so that in one bite one can get a healthy diet. In lieu of the above discussed things a formulation of herbs with chocolate bar is prepared and checked for various nutritional analysis and chemical tests to determine the presence of useful components in bars. The two herbs are as follows: 1. Bacopa monnieri 2. Morinda citrofolia 1.1 Bacopa monnieri: Bacopa is a plant of the kingdom Plantae with small oval shaped leaves (Veena S Kasture et al., 2016) [4] . It has been used for various types of diseases and as traditional medicine from ancient times (Yuan, M et al., 2016) [5] . Basically the plant herb has no aroma and is bitter in flavor and taste if consumed at high dose. It supports to provide in vitro antioxidant and cell protective effects (Mukherjee A et al., 2017) [6] . Bacopa is mainly known for its activity to increase and improve memory enhancing power. It is also beneficial for respiratory diseases. Bacopa is mixed in combination with ghrita and in ayurvedic medicine it is known Brahmi ghrita. (Yadav KD and Reddy KRC, 2015) [7] . Brahmi marmalade is also available as food products in the market. 1.2 Morinda citrofolia: (Noni) Morinda citrofolia is an herb of the native of southeast Asia and Australia commonly known as