A highly antioxidant functional apple-based juice fortified with aqueous extract of freeze-dried Moringa oleifera leaves: study of physicochemical, nutritional and sensory properties

Abstract

Developing foods with boosted functionality to minimize the potential side effects of oxidative/nitrosative stress and support the immune system while responding to consumers’ needs and preferences is a challenging trend in the food industry. The use of Moringa oleifera leaves, characterized by their high nutritional value and multiple pharmacological properties, is emerging in food applications.