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@article{180379,
        author = {Pallavi Mohan Suryawanshi and Siddhant M. Gaikwad and Mitt R. Jain and Amit A. Jagtap and Sanjay R. Chaudhari and Anuja P. Fulzele and Gauri P. Garad},
        title = {DEVELOPMENT Of AN EFFERVESCENT MATCHA POWDER: SYNERGISTIC ANTIOXIDANT & METABOLIC BENEFITS},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {1},
        pages = {1500-1506},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=180379},
        abstract = {The growing demand for convenient, health-promoting functional foods has driven innovation in traditional superfood delivery systems. This study aimed to develop effervescent granules containing matcha powder as a portable, palatable, and antioxidant-rich alternative to conventional matcha beverages. Leveraging matcha’s high catechin content, the formulation combined citric acid, tartaric acid, and sodium bicarbonate for effervescence, with sodium phosphate as a pH buffer and homogenizing agent. A solvent free dry mortar-mixing method was employed to ensure uniformity while preserving heat-sensitive antioxidants. Key parameters such as dissolution time, pH stability, moisture content, and antioxidant activity were rigorously evaluated. The granules exhibited 85.4% DPPH radical scavenging activity (comparable to ascorbic acid at 93.2%), confirming retention of bioactive compounds. Rapid dissolution (<45 seconds), neutral pH (6.8 ± 0.2), and low residual moisture (0.01%) underscored functional efficacy. Sensory trials (n=20) revealed excellent palatability, with bitterness scores reduced to 2.3/9 through sucralose and natural lemon flavouring. The inclusion of sodium phosphate addressed challenges of ingredient segregation and premature effervescence, while eco-friendly aluminium packaging aligned with sustainability goals. This study demonstrates that effervescent granules are a viable format for delivering matcha’s health benefits, combining convenience with scientific rigor. Future work will focus on scaling production and long-term stability under real-world conditions.},
        keywords = {Matcha Green Tea; Effervescent Formulation, Antioxidant Activity, DPPH-Assay, Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG), Nutraceutical Product.},
        month = {June},
        }