Vol. 12, Issue 8 (2023)

Author(s):
S Pavana Deepthi, Y Aruna Kumari and B Mastani

Abstract:
Convenience is a multifaceted concept and often listed as the most important factor that determine the food of choice apart from the cost, health, sensory acceptability and related concerns and which is easy and fast to prepare but all these preparations need value addition ultimately to improve the nutritional value. Defatted sesame meal is rich in amino acids, proteins, fiber and it contains 48% protein. The present study was carried to develop ready to cook curry mix using vegetables, spice mix and enriched with sesame oilcake and six formulations were done. The prepared product samples were evaluated for sensory evaluation, physico-chemical analysis and shelf life. When sensory qualities among different formulation were evaluated, sample 101 got significantly higher values for overall acceptability. The formulation 102 was found good and followed by 602, 402 in both sensory and nutritional analysis Instant soup mix did not reveal any pathogenic organism when it is stored for 2months in laminated pouches under normal room condition.