Standardization, chemical characterization and storage studies of an instant <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">pulihora</i> mix based on raw mango

Abstract

Raw mangoes were dehydrated, powdered and mixed with other selected processed spice ingredients to obtain an instant <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">pulihora</i> mix (IPM). The instant mix was found to contain protein and fiber contents of 13.2 and 5.6%, respectively. The mix was a rich source of total polyphenols (636 mg/100 gm) and phosphorous (238 mg/100gm). The mix was found to be a good source of linoleic acid (6.62%). During storage, the free fatty acid and peroxide contents increased from 0.08 to 0.28% and 4.42 to 44.3 meq/kg of fat, respectively. Sorption isotherm revealed that IPM possessed non-hygroscopic nature though it contained 25% of the dehydrated raw mango powder. The critical moisture content of the mix was 12.95% which equilibrated at 65% relative humidity. Sensory analysis of the IPM reconstituted with cooked rice scored ‘good’ (7.7) even after a storage period of six months.