A PROCESS OF PRODUCING A POWDERED SHORTBREAD CONFECTION (POLVORON) WITH MALUNGAY (Moringa oleifera) LEAF POWDER

Abstract

This utility model presents a process for producing a powdered shortbread confection (polvoron) fortified with malungay (Moringa oleifera) leaf powder. The process addresses the need to incorporate malungay leaf powder into a traditional powdered shortbread confection while maintaining its characteristic taste and texture. The process comprises grinding dried malungay leaves into powder, toasting all-purpose flour, mixing the toasted flour with powdered milk, white sugar, melted butter, melted margarine, malungay leaf powder, and vanilla, molding the mixture into compact pieces, and freezing until firm. The resulting powdered shortbread confection (polvoron) provides a nutrient-fortified food product that promotes the utilization of malungay as a value-added food ingredient and offers an alternative nutritious snack.