In a world where people are becoming more mindful of their beverage choices, Calabash and Ginger Juice offers a refreshing alternative to sugary drinks. This all-natural drink combines the health benefits of calabash and ginger, with a touch of calamansi for added flavor. Known for its hydrating and nourishing properties, it’s a great option for those looking to incorporate more plant-based, functional drinks into their routine. As interest in wellness-focused beverages grows, Calabash and Ginger Juice aspires to provide a tasty, wholesome option for those seeking flavor and health benefits.
Calabash and Ginger Juice: The Miracle Juice
As the beverage industry shifts towards plant-based and organic options, Food Technology Researchers from CAPSU Mambusao Satellite College, take this as an opportunity to formulate and develop Calabash and Ginger Juice - a unique, health-boosting beverage. Calabash and Ginger Juice is a new formulation of a healthy juice drink. This innovative formulation aims to cater to a growing market of health enthusiast and health-conscious individuals seeking for a natural and nutritious alternative juice drink that will fit perfectly to their lifestyle.
Calabash (Crescentia cujete), is a perennial plant, commonly used as an ornamental plant, distinct for its smooth spherical fruits that resemble a coconut. It is also commonly known as “Miracle Plant” for its wide array of known health benefits. The fruit from the plant has gained an extraordinary repute as a remedy for respiratory ailments such as coughs, colds, and even asthma (Morton 1968). Recent studies further highlight its pharmacological properties, revealing its potential as an antioxidant, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antimycobacterial, anticholesterol, antivenom, wound-healing, and neuroprotective agent (Balogun & Sabiu, 2023).
On the other hand, Ginger (Zingiber officinale) an article in the International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science discusses how the volatiles in ginger can enhance the taste of dishes, suggesting that ginger's pungency may substitute for less healthy ingredients while improving overall flavor profiles. As a spice, globally has a long history of medicinal use that stimulates investigators to assess its potential roles as an adjuvant therapy or alternative medicine in a range of diseases (Bodagh, et al, 2018). A 2018 review highlighted multiple studies exploring ginger’s impact on gas production in the digestive tract. Findings suggest that enzymes in ginger help break down and release gas, offering relief from digestive discomfort. Antioxidants and other nutrients in ginger root may help prevent or treat arthritis, inflammation, and various types of infection. Ginger may also reduce the risk of diabetes, cancer, and other health problems (Fletcher, 2023).
By combining the benefits of calabash and ginger and with the additional zing of calamansi as flavor enhancer, Calabash and Ginger Juice, delivers a flavorful, health-focused beverage. As a natural alternative to sugary drinks, it meets the growing demand for functional, plant-based beverages and is poised to make an impact in the wellness industry.
Entrepreneurs and researchers interested in this innovation are welcome to collaborate with Capiz State University. This presents a great opportunity for those looking to enter the health beverage market.
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