Department of Zoology, Sri Paramakalayani College, Alwarkurichi -627 412 [Tamil Nadu), India.
Shelf-life, acidity and microbiological status of the mango Squash preserved by potassium metabisulphite (0.062% KMS) combined individually with 3% Ocimum sanctum and 5% Aegle marmelosa were found to be better than the Squash preserved with chemical alone (0.062% KMS). Squash preserved by 0.047% KMS combined individually with 5% O. sanctum and 10% A. marmelosa the former had a shelf-life of 4 months. The rate of lowering of acidity is found to be slow (P<0.05) in Squash with chemical in combination with natural additives than the chemical alone. Further, the fungal count is found to be low in chemical in combination with natural additives than the chemical alone.
