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Research Paper | Nutrition Science | India | Volume 4 Issue 10, October 2015 | Popularity: 6.1 / 10

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Study of Development of Pomo-Lime Nectar Fortified with Sweet Lime Peel Powder

Chaudhari S. N, Pathan A.H

Abstract: Nectar is ready to drink type of beverage, which is prepared from mango, litchi, guava, papaya, citrus fruits and pineapple. As per FSSA specification nectar should contain TSS not less than 150 brix, not less than 20 % fruit content, and acidity not less than 1.5 %. Citrus limettais popular indigenous citrus fruit relished for its cooling and therapeutic effect. It contain high amount of Vit. C which increases the resistance of individuals to several diseases. Citrus limetta peels are considered to be one of the potential sources for the screening of anticancer, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and free radical scavenging agents. Pomegranate juice is a rich source of Ellagic acid, polyphenols, tannins, anthocyanins, including vitamin C, vitamin E, coenzyme Q10, and lipoic acid. Pomegranate fruit juice, seeds, and seed oil act in prostate, breast, skin, colon, lung, oral and leukaemia cancers, through antioxidantantiproliferation, antiangiogenasis and anti-inflammatory mechanism of action.

Keywords: Nectar, Anticancer, Antioxidant, Vit C, Citrus limetta peels

Edition: Volume 4 Issue 10, October 2015

Pages: 836 - 839

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