Author R Arivuchudar
formulation of a ready to serve functional drink, aloe vera and fruit juice is conceded with the intent to substitute the consumption of carbonated beverages which pay for nothing but empty calories, fruit juice supplies the micronutrients from fruits needed for energy production, blends of extracts of aloe vera, fruit juice (Watermelon/ Pomegranate/ Kiwi/ Orange/ Apple), amla, mint, ginger and sugar, functional drink is a non- alcoholic mixture of either one or all of the following viz. fruit juices, herbs, synthetic amino acids, vitamins and minerals added in order to provide energy, to quench thirst and replenish cells and tissues by hydrating, refreshing to relieve mental fatigue, provide immunity, population has started to pose more conscious on weight reduction and general well-being, state of mind of consumers has now turned the food market towards the innovative formulations of ready to drink, ready to serve functional drinks from easily available and nutritious natural fruit or vegetable juices, aloe vera is the base material for the RTSF drink to be prepared, Fruits are the major sources of availability of essential micronutrients – vitamins and minerals , sodium and potassium which serve as electrolytes and bioflavonoids, nutraceuticals ingredients by nature, most preferred variant of the aloe vera RTS blends prepared from aloe vera: sweet lime: amla with respect to the sensory quality was in the ratio of 60: 20:15, hence the same fraction of aloe vera: fruit: amla was preferred and the extracts for different variations from the aloe vera, respective fruits (watermelon, pomegranate, kiwi, orange, apple), mint and ginger was prepared and blended, required amount of sugar syrup was prepared by mixing sugar, water and .3% of citric acid and just heated to dissolve the sugar, rheology in sensory evaluation, shelf stability and sensory perception, texture and mouth feel, and it can probe the overall structure as well as the interplay between individual colloidal components, Watermelon is an exceptional source of L-citrulline, an amino acid, which benefits athletes and body builders by reducing fatigue and muscle soreness and increase the average peak force and decrease peak torque. It also improves blood flow and improves immunity. More over watermelon is a nutritious bag of antioxidants Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Selenium, and richest store of Lycopene. It has 80% moisture which aids in immediate hydration.
