Effect of storage conditions and benzoic acid concentrations on quality and shelf life of Aonla Juice Cv. NA-10

The present study was conducted to study the effect of storage conditions and benzoic acid concentrations on quality and shelf life of aonla juice Cv. NA-10 in Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Maharashtra with 4 concentrations of benzoic acid (0, 200, 400, 600 ppm) and 2 storage conditions (ambient and cold storage). Among different benzoic acid concentrations tried, treatment T₄ (600 ppm) and in case of storage conditions, cold storage (S₂) was found to be good. Hence, for better storage of aonla juice upto 6 months, interaction T₄S₂ (600 ppm benzoic acid and cold storage) was found to be good.