Studies on Process Standardization of Ultra-Filtered Pineapple Flavoured Shrikhand Whey Beverage

The present investigation demonstrates utilization of the shrikhand whey (which is a by-product of the dairy industry) for the preparation of carbonated fruit flavoured beverages. A process for preparation of carbonated fruit flavoured shrikhand whey beverage by blending with different levels of pineapple juice concentration has been standardized. In the present study, highly acceptable 12.0% sugar level was used as beverage base. The shrikhand whey beverage base was blended with different levels of concentrations of pineapple juice i.e. 18.0, 20.0, 22.0 and 24.0%. The ultrafiltered shrikhand whey beverage base with 22% ultrafiltered pineapple juice scored higher overall acceptability i.e. 8.26. The selected beverage was carbonated at three different levels of carbonation i.e. 25, 30, 35 psi at 4 ± 1°C temperature and was subjected to organoleptic evaluation. The ultrafiltered pineapple flavoured beverage scored 8.53 at 30 psi for overall acceptability.