Consumer acceptability of infant food with oregano essencial oil by children diagnosed with cerebral palsy

Essential oils (EOs) are natural compounds extracted from plants that exhibit antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. therefore attract interest as additives in the food industry. especially for special populations. In case of children diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. another factor has to be considered. such consistency food. This study evaluated consumer acceptability infant oregano essential oil by cerebral palsy a questionnaire was applied assess consumption habits profile studied population. Samples were according odor. flavor. color. texture acceptability. Consumers divided days. 35 each day per sample (CONT without EO different concentration oil). Total number 103. relation odor flavor CONT EO-0.01% received higher grades. 0.05% showed lower scores compared other treatments. However. all samples satisfactory scores. texture. differences not observed. The use could an alternative development