Journal of Krishi Vigyan
Open Access
  • Year: 2014
  • Volume: 2
  • Issue: 2

Development and Evaluation of Dietetic Products Prepared From Bael (Aegle marmelos) Fruit

  • Author:
  • Sangita Sood, Suruchi Katoch
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • Page Number: 22 to 24

Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology College of Home Science CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalya, Palampur-176062 (Himachal Pradesh)

*Corresponding Author's Email: sangitasood@rediffmail.com

Online published on 16 June, 2014.

Abstract

Bael fruit with nutritive and medicinal value was processed into products especially for diabetics patients. The preparation was done using sorbitol a non-nutritive sweetener in place of sugar. These were then analyzed for TSS, pH, Vitamin C, acidity and sugars. The products contained good amount of vitamin C, less acidity and less sugar, beneficial for the patients.

Keywords

Bael, Diabetes mellitus, Beverages, Dietetic products, Aegle marmelos