Authors: Nivetha Thangaraj,Veerapandi Loganathan, Sinthiya Rajendran, Karunyah Amirthadharshini
Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) is an evergreen perennial and a succulent plant species, bioactive components including vitamins, minerals and amino acids and most importantly it is well known for its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, RTS (Ready to Serve) beverages are being well liked than the other synthetic drinks due to the aroma, flavor, taste and most importantly their retained nutritive value, feasibility of formulating a Ready-to-serve (RTS) beverage from the blends of aloe vera, formulated beverage showed good acceptability with Blends of Aloe Vera, Ginger and Honey, wide range of soft drinks are being produced in the market such as sweetened, carbonated or aerated and soft drinks but still there is always a demand for the RTS beverage from the consumers. Hence the development of RTS from the blends of two nutritional plants will seek a very good outcome in markets for their high nutritious values and their easy way of consumption, when aloe and ginger are being formulated together, the Gingerols in ginger and polyphenols in aloe vera will give a very high antioxidant property to the beverage. The combination of the polyphenols can improve the digestion issues, diabetes, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and weight balancing. The strong antioxidant activity will help to combat the reactive oxygen species formed inside the body. And when both are blended then the RTS beverage will contain considerable amounts of calcium, potassium, carbohydrates, crude fibre, water and vitamin C, development of the new functional product is for the development of nutritious and value-added beverage
