Therefore, the production of this type of product
enriched with natural sources of antioxidants may be attractive
for consumers who are increasingly concerned about the choice of healthy foods.
This study revealed that the addition of fennel and chamomile decoctions improves the antioxidant activity of biscuits, bringing beneficial advantages without adverse effects,
contrary to what has been reported for the synthetic additive BHA.
It should be noted that the incorporation of these aqueous extracts caused no significant changes in appearance or nutritional profile of biscuits thus proving that the use of such extracts can be important for the release of new healthier pastry products on the
market.