Title: Development, Organoleptic Evaluation and Acceptability of Products Developed from Agro Based Wastes-Seeds and Rind of Watermelon
Abstract: The aim of the present study was to utilize, develop and evaluate value added products of agro based waste-seeds and rind of watermelon. In view of its high nutritional content, they have very good potential food value to serve as supplements in food formulations. Four products were developed (Juice, Salad, Jam and Protein bars) along with their respective variations, from which Juice and Salad were subjected only for numerical scoring whereas Jam and Protein bars were subjected to detailed hedonic scaling. Protein bars containing ragi flakes and jam made only with Watermelon rind were the most acceptable amongst the three and two respective formulations. Statistical analysis was applied and fudicial limits of the above mentioned parameters were obtained.