Vol. 12, Special Issue 8 (2023)

Author(s):
CH Pallavi Sri Padma, Dr. B Tanuja Priya, Dr. K Giridhar, Dr. V Sailaja and Dr. V Sudha Vani

Abstract:
The current study, entitled "Standardization of base material for turmeric product" was carried out at Horticultural Research Station, Lam, Guntur, Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University, Andhra Pradesh. The turmeric product was prepared with ingredients, viz., ginger, black pepper, coriander seeds, curry leaves, dried red Chillies, tamarind, cumin, salt, water and oil (A-mix), tomato (B), onion (C) and turmeric (D). The standardisation of protocol of the product with various treatments: T1 (A-mix + D), T2 (A-mix + B + D), T3 (A-mix + C + D), T4 (A-mix + B + C) and T5 (A-mix + B + C + D) were conducted. The sensory evaluation with ten sensory panels, resulted in the finding that treatment T1 (A-mix + D) was preferred compared to other treatments. This turmeric product can help to boost immunity and is an effective remedy for cold and sore throat.