Vol. 10, Issue 8 (2021)

Author(s):
Ayyavoo Preamnath Manoharan, MK Yuvaraj, M Dharani and C Ashok Kumar

Abstract:
The present study aims to develop an athlete rehydration drink with various flavours and electrolytes. The inclusion level of flavor and electrolytes was standardized based on sensory evaluation of panelist. The electrolytes viz., sodium bicarbonate, potassium chloride, sugar and calcium carbonate were utilized in rehydration drink with the concentration of 0.20, 0.10, 10 and 0.05 percent respectively. The drink also prepared with different flavors of mango, green apple and jaljeera were added with 0.15%, 0.1% and 0.075% respectively. Developed rehydration drink was stored at refrigerated condition for further analysis. Among the three flavours, mango flavour obtained highest overall acceptability value of 8.50. The proximate parameters such as fat, total protein, lactose, ash, total solids, moisture, acidity, pH, carbohydrate and energy value of mango flavoured rehydration obtained were 0.089%, 2.74 %, 2.45%, 0.45%, 12.60%, 87.50%, 0.062, 6.57, 9.56% and 50.07 kcal respectively. During storage period acidity and pH were significantly changed (P<0.01) and protein concentration observed no change throughout storage period.