Vol. 11, Issue 5 (2022)

Author(s):
Rajesh K Singh and D Ram

Abstract:
Bael (Aegle marmelos Correa) is an indigenous fruit of India belongs to family Rutaceae. It is highly nutritious and therapeutically important. Narendra Bael-9 cultivar of Bael fruit was collected from bael orchard of university at main experiment station, Narendra Nagar (Kumarganj) during the peak season. Cider is a product of normal alcoholic fermentation of apple juice which contains more than 0.5 per cent alcohol but not more than 8.0 per cent. It has been observed that the raising of total soluble solid up to 20 oBrix, 0.35 to 0.45 per cent acidity, and 1:1, 1:2, and 1:3 pulp and water ratio were found ideal for bael cider. The evaluation of recipe indicated the possibility of production of quality cider from Bael fruit with high organoleptic score.