Vol. 11, Issue 9 (2022)

Author(s):
K Thirumalaiselvi, Dr. S Leonal Robins and M Elavarasan

Abstract:
A study was conducted on Lime peel tea powder from January to December 2021 at ICAR- Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Tirunelveli to establish a standard method of preparation, study the shelf-life and evaluate the results using sensory evaluation scores. The aim of the study is to semblance the influences on different lime peel powder concentration addition to lime tea dip drink quality, assess the neutraceutical properties of lime peel tea powder and study the different concentrations of the lime peel powder that accepted as best by sensory analysis. The treatment of present study is the addition of lime peel powder by 2%, 3%, 4% & 5%, respectively. The acceptability responses of the semi panelists for sensory evaluation encouraged for a period of 180 days at 30 and 60-days interval. Accordingly, by sensory evaluation it was perceived that the product lime tea was accepted till a storage period of 180 days at room temperature. The researcher standardized this Acid lime peel tea powder with natural colour, flavor and without adding any preservatives. This present study could uplift the farmers’ income by introducing new innovation in acid lime production technology