Department of Postharvest Technology University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan (H.P.)
* Department of Microbiology, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar (Pb).
Investigations on the preparation and evaluation of cider revealed that fortification of apple juice concentrate with diammonium hydrogen phosphate (DAHP) as nitrogen source is essential for rapid fermentation. Must prepared by diluting the concentrate only fermented faster than the other diluted and ameliorated with sugar. Although variations in the physico-chemical characteristics of ciders of two types noted were small yet the product prepared. from direct dilution of the concentrate was found to be significantly superior in most of the sensory qualities. Consumer reaction survey of the product showed a high acceptability rating on ‘Hedonic’ and ‘Fact’ scales. Equal acceptability preference to the product was shown by the consumers of different age or income groups. A majority of them exhibited optimism about its marketability while opting for a 200 ml juice bottle for its packing.
