Preparation of a nutritious and healthy RTD (Ready to Drink) beverage enriched with natural anti oxidants
Preparation of a nutritious and healthy RTD (Ready to Drink) beverage enriched with natural anti oxidants
This paper focuses on RTD beverage made primarily from coconut water, coriander leaves extract and cumin powder. Coconut water is a primitive tropical beverage whose demand and popularity in the market is elevating continuously. It has been characterized as a ―sports beverage‖. It has low matter content comprising mainly of sugars and minerals. Coriander leaves are the source of essential oil, Linalool. Besides, the leaves possess anti-microbial, anti-fungal, antimutagenic and anti-oxidant prope