DETERMINATION OF VITAMIN CONTENT OF SYZYGIUM JAMBOS (FRUIT, SEED) AND SENSORY ANALYSIS OF DEVELOPED FOOD PRODUCTS

Syzygium jambos L. Alston belongs to the Myrtaceae family.The fruit of this plant is known as underutilized.This fruit has a unique delicate rose fragrance.It is mostly found in the North-East and Southern parts of India.Several studies have indicated the fruit and its seed are nutritionally enriched and have strong antioxidant activity that can help in the prevention of many oxidative-stress-related diseases.In the present investigation, water-soluble vitamins of Syzygium jambos fruit and its seed were determined.Along with that, seven food products were also developed from the Syzygium jambos fruit and its seed.Those food products were sensory evaluated with the help of the 9-point Hedonic scale based on taste, smell, texture, colour, and overall acceptability.The vitamin C content of the fruit (21.4 mg/100gm) and its seed (12.4 mg/100gm) was also observed as in good quantity.According to the sensory evaluation of food products, overall acceptability shows that out of all the food products, the sweet pickle scored highest (8.67) followed by jelly (8.03), squash (8), Sandesh (7.96), jam (7.70), cookies (7.70) and laddu scored the lowest (6.63).As Syzygium jambos fruit has been found abundance of essential nutrients and is also seasonal, it can be preserved by making