title: Quality attributes, phytochemical profile and storage stability studies of functional ready to serve (RTS) drink made from blend ofAloe vera, sweet lime, amla and ginger.
abstract: Aloe verabased RTS formulation was prepared in this study which provides the health benefits of this wonder plant and was also appealing in terms of sensory qualities. In the present study four formulations ofA. veraRTS drink with ginger, sweet lime and amla (V1, V2, V3 and V4 were developed). The developed products were subjected to physico-chemical, organoleptic and microbial analysis. The formulation V3 was found to be the most preferred variant with respect to the sensory quality. Further the blends were found to be a good source of vitamin C and other nutritional parameters. The storage stability studies carried out on the formulations showed that the physico-chemical and the sensory qualities of the RTS blends were acceptable after 60 days of storage. Microbial analysis of the RTS blends during the storage period revealed that it was free from any microbial spoilage.
authors.affiliation: Department of Basic Science and Humanities, College of Home Science, Central Agricultural University, Tura, Meghalaya India.
authors.forename: Lokesh K
authors.initials: LK
authors.lastname: Mishra
authors.affiliation: Department of Basic Science and Humanities, College of Home Science, Central Agricultural University, Tura, Meghalaya India.
authors.forename: Danme
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Sangma
keywords: Aloe vera; Amla; Ginger; Sweet lime