Background:
Earlier sachet-based aonla tea was developed by the institute. However, it was not environmentally friendly as disposal of the sachets was a problem. Hence, the auto dispersible aonla-herbal tablet was developed which sorted the problem of discarding the sachets. Tablet is completely soluble and leaves no un-edible part as residue.:
Technology Details:
The hot water-dispersible aonla-herbal tablet was developed using aonla, herbs, and other ingredients and is rich in anti-oxidant compounds having high pro-health properties. These tablets, when dipped in hot water, disperse very easily without the need for stirring which makes them friendly to use while traveling. The sensory evaluation of the product was done by a panel of 12 semi-skilled judges based on color, aroma, taste, and overall acceptability and the average scores were 9.17, 9.00, 9.17, and 9.17, respectively. 100 ml of prepared drink comprises 1000 µg of vitamin C, 40 mg of phenolics, and has 4.8⁰Brix, 0.19 g of acidity. The inventor reported that the product could be stored at room temperature for six months without any loss in chemical or sensory properties.