DEVELOPMENT AND SENSORY EVALUATION OF “PRAPANAK” (GREEN MANGO SHERBET) AN EXCELLENT REFRESHING DRINK
Avdhoot Pandit* Guided by- Prof. Dr. Abhijit Joshi and Asst. Prof. Supriya Joshi
ABSTRACT
The research was undertaken to carry out a pilot study for developing this product for the community. The recipe “PRAPANAK” (Green Mango Sherbet) was selected from the Ayurvedic text as (Bhojankutuhala) with respect to its known benefits as it imparts taste, maintains equilibrium state of Doshas, confers strength and satiates the senses. The intention was to develop an innovative, nutritive, wholesome and traditional food product that can be used as an excellent refreshing drink during summer season. The product was prepared by taking in consideration the amount of ingredients and procedure mentioned in the Ayurvedic literature with slight changes as per practical application, further the product was analysed by sensory evaluation. The product exhibited an excellent overall acceptability with respect to its tangy flavour, sweet and sour taste, light yellow colour and was ranked excellent for its aroma and appearance. This product can benefit especially the sports persons due to its strengthening and refreshing effect over the body. In future the product can be analysed by microbial and proximate analysis.
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