Journal of Food Technology
ISSN: Online 1993-6036ISSN: Print 1684-8462
Abstract
Powdered drink mixes, also known as instant drink powders, are processed food products in powder form intended to be mixed with water, resulting in a drink with a flavor similar to fruit juice or soda.. The demand for lemon-flavored drinks increases significantly during the summer season due to their ability to quickly rehydrate and provide a sense of freshness. An instant drink powder including lemon and stevia was developed to meet this need and provide a high-energy, flavourful drink with added vitamins and minerals. The aim of the study sought to assess its sensory, chemical and physical characteristics. To create the instant drink powder, various formulations of lemon, stevia, carom, cumin and black salt were used. A commercially available drink powder (Tang) served as the control sample (T0). The prepared samples underwent multiple physicochemical and sensory tests to assess their nutritional value and shelf life. After a 90-day period, the instant drink powder's proximate analysis showed that it was safe for human ingestion. In terms of sensory properties, sample T13 was found to be as well-liked as the control, based on overall acceptability.
How to cite this article:
Khushnoor Fatima and K. Lakshmi Bala. Formulation and Quality Assessment of Dehydrated Lemon and Stevia Instant Drink Powder.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makjft.2023.1.4
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1684-8462/10.59218/makjft.2023.1.4