An infusion was developed based on green romaine lettuce leaves and banana.\nFurther, its sensorial acceptability was evaluated as a possible alternative\ntreatment for insomnia. The romaine lettuces and bananas used were\nwashed, chopped, dehydrated and ground. Optimal lettuce dehydration time\nwas determined through charting the weight lost and examining the curve.\nThis was found after 180 minutes at 60 Degree C. Two formulas were developed, the\nfirst with 1.1 g of dehydrated romaine lettuce and 0.2 g of dehydrated banana,\nand the second with 1.1 g of dehydrated romaine lettuce and 0.4 g of dehydrated\nbanana. Sensory analysis was conducted using sorting tests for taste,\naroma, paired preferences and intention to purchase. Tasters preferred the\nformula with a lower quantity of dehydrated banana. 85% of tasters indicated\nthat they would buy this infusion due to its potential functional properties for\novercoming insomnia.
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