Vol. 10, Issue 1 (2021)

Author(s):
VB Khomane, DK Kamble, KB Kamble, KB Kubade and SH Shinde

Abstract:
Burfi is one of the highly nutritious khoa based indigenous milk products. A number of ingredients incorporated in Burfi to enhance acceptability of Burfi. Considering the nutritional importance and health benefits of garden cress. The present investigation was aimed to incorporate garden cress (Lepidium sativum L.) in Burfi. It is a rich source of Iron. and it used in curing many health problems such as hypertension, Kidney diseases, prevention of cancer and mild glycemia. Therefore here an attempt was made to develop protocol for utilization of Garden cress for preparation of Burfi. Garden cress was added in seven different forms viz., Whole garden cress seeds power (A), Roasted garden cress seeds powder (B), Microwave processed garden cress seeds powder (C), Garden cress seeds in paste form (D), Boiling with tray drying garden cress seeds powder (E), Whole garden cress (F) and Sprouted garden cress seeds powder (G). Initially the form and level was optimized on the basis of sensory evaluation. It was found that the Burfi prepared by addition of microwave processed garden cress seeds powder had obtained maximum scored among other six forms under study and this selected form had scored 7.95, 8.10, 8.00 and 8.01 for colour and appearance, Body and texture, Flavour and overall acceptability respectively. Consumers as a whole liked the product liked ‘very much’ with an average score of 8.01.