Production, Quality evaluation & Optimization of mixed fruit vinegar from various fruits (Apricot, Bael, Date and Fig)

  • Amandeep Mor
  • Dr. Ikbal Shah
Keywords: chemical, characterstics, contents, fermentation, fruit vinegar,, analyses.

Abstract

Nowadays, there is a growing interest in foods and drinks that have functional and healthful qualities, particularly those that promise to avoid chronic illnesses. Vinegar and fermented drinks are among the goods with enhanced attributes. The primary objective of vinegar production is to prevent fruit loss or deterioration, which can be used for food preparation and preservation. The present study aimed to characterize vinegar of fermented fruits, namely date, fig, apricot, and bael following a double fermentation. In this study physico-chemical, biochemical, and sensory properties of mixed fruit vinegar were investigated. The manufactured vinegar was examined, and TSS, acidity, pH, reducing sugar, total sugar, and ascorbic acid were: 6ºBx, 0.84%, 4.03, 7.76mg/ml, 10.11mg/ml, and 28.37mg/100ml. The antioxidant, carotenoid, and phenolic content were 53.81%, 2.83 mg/ml, and 99.29 mg GAE/mL. The phytochemicals, terpenoids, cardiac glycosides, alkaloids;0.85 mg/mL, flavonoids;2.98 mg QE/mL, and tannins;1.34 mg TAE/mL. The mineral contents (mg/ml) were as follows: K;42.62, Na;37.71, Ca;11.11, Mg;13.48, Mn;2.61, Cu;0.65, Fe;9.75, and Zn;3.44. The participants' average ratings for color, aroma, taste, flavor, and overall acceptability were 8.41, 7.75, 7.25, 8.13, and 8.08. The findings of study indicate that antioxidants, minerals, phenols, and carotenoids present in mixed fruit vinegar are very beneficial to human health.

 

Author Biographies

Amandeep Mor

Research Scholar, Department of Biotechnology, Om Sterling Global University, Hisar, Haryana, 

Dr. Ikbal Shah

Assistant Professor, Om Sterling Global University, Hisar, Haryana,

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How to Cite
Amandeep Mor, & Dr. Ikbal Shah. (1). Production, Quality evaluation & Optimization of mixed fruit vinegar from various fruits (Apricot, Bael, Date and Fig). Revista Electronica De Veterinaria, 25(2), 1843 -1856. https://doi.org/10.69980/redvet.v25i2.1988