Vol. 11, Issue 12 (2022)

Author(s):
SC Mane, BC Andhare and Tadavi Faruk

Abstract:
Lassi is a traditional cooling drink used to slake thirst. The level of quality varies greatly. Lassi is also known as butter milk in rural India. Lassi is a little acidic, creamy, thick liquid with a strong scent. Lassi has paramount therapeutic properties and helps in recovery from gastro intestinal disorders. For the further improvement in therapeutic and nutritional importance of Lassi, it is necessary to value addition of natural and innovative ingredients such as vegetable products, fruits, cereals, spices and dietary fiber etc. Lassi is one of the popular traditional fermented milk product having benefits of fermented milk. Lassi popularity has been growing daily due to its nutritive and thirst-quenching qualities in addition to its delicious and revitalising flavor.