A Study On The Effect Of Phytochemical Composition And Sensory Charecteristics Of Ripe Palmyra Fruit

Abstract

Plants are completely covered in human life for food, shelter, clothes, etc. Palmyra palm is considered as the nature’s gift that has ability to withstand adverse climatic conditions. In the present study, phytochemical analysis of ripe palmyra palm fruit revealed the presence of phenolic compounds, flavonoids, saponins and lycopene. Products such as gulab jamun, jelly, kesari and jam were prepared from ripe palmyra palm fruit and sensory evaluation  of formulated products were done by 20 selected panel members and its acceptance were noted