Studies on Chutney Powders based on Tamarind(Tamarindus Indica L.) Leaves

Chutney
powders are a combination of dry tamarind (
Tamarindus indica
L.) leaves with protein rich oil seed meals of peanut/sesame. Proximate and
mineral compositions of the chutney powders were determined for the standardized
recipe. Protein content of the powders was 17.85% and 15.75% for
peanut and sesame based products, respectively; corresponding fat contents
were 19.43% and 22.85%. Iron content was identical in both the products
(28.45 mg/100 g) and calcium content was 189.31 mg/100 g and 304.28 mg/
100 g for peanut and sesame based products, respectively. Standardized chutney
powders, packed in polyethylene and metallized polyester polyethylene
laminate pouches at ambient temperature, were found to be acceptable for a
period of 180 days. Free fatty acid (FFA) content and peroxide value (POV)
increased after 120 days of storage; however, sensory analysis of the
chutney
powders showed that variation of packaging material has little effect on the
sensory scores/quality. More panelists preferred the sesame based
chutney
powder over the peanut based product.