Preparation, Sensory and Storage Evaluation of Ber Candy in India

Abstract

In the northern hemisphere, ber is a fruit that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. More than 600 species in 50 genera make up the family. The species Z. jujube Mill (Chinese date or jujube), Z. mauritiana Lamk (Indian date or ber), and Z. spina christi (L.) wild (Christ's thorn) are the most significant in terms of range and commercial value. Ber is grown on an estimated 22,000 hectares of land. The yield potential ranges from one to two quintals per tree each year. According to the current research, the organoleptic score of ber candy gradually decreased while being stored at room temperature. Up until nine months, candy was permissible. The product's storage stability is affected by a variety of circumstances. As a result, it is clear that the product loses its organoleptic quality and storage stability after a specific amount of time. Temperature has a significant impact on the product's ability to undergo several metabolic processes.