Vol. 12, Special Issue 10 (2023)

Author(s):
Soumya Hiregoudar, Bhavana A and Akshay R Patil

Abstract:
Tamarind is having good amount of CHO (67.8), protein (3.1g), potassium (375 mg), phosphorus (110 mg), iron (17 mg), calcium (170 mg), thiamine (0.16) and niacin (0.7 mg). Due to high acidity the utilization is limited. Hence, two variations of Tamarind lollipops were developed, viz, Tamarind-lollipop (T₁) and Tamarind-lollipop with curry leaf powder (T₂). The sensory profile indicated good aroma (8.5), colour (8.7), taste (8.3) and overall acceptability (8.2) in T₂ when compared with T₁ initially as well as till the end of duration of 30 days. The nutritive value per serving (5 gm) indicated good amount of nutrients for T₂ (Protein: 7.15, fat: 0.005 g, energy: 30 kcal and CHO: 7.15 g when compared with T₁. Hence, it is a low-cost nutritious Tamarind-lollipop that is most preferred by people of almost all age groups.