S.W. PAMREIWON, SHANTA PETER AND SHANKER SUWAN SINGH
Abstract
Rhododendron is one of the common wild flowers found in the north eastern state of India. Which has high antioxidants, color pigments and other quality parameters besides its medicinal properties. Fennel seeds which is also a perennial herb and spices and Peppermint is a prominent medicinal herb and largely acknowledged by medicinal and food processing industries due to its excellent health benefits. Based on findings of the present experiment, it is concluded that treatment T3 (Rhododendron 40 : Fennel seeds 35: Peppermint 25) was found superior in terms of Antioxidant and Moisture. The treatment T2 (Rhododendron 45: Fennel seeds 30: Peppermint 25) was found superior in terms of pH. The treatment TO (Rhododendron 75: Fennel seeds 00 Peppermint 30) was found superior in terms of Fat, Carbohydrates, Protein, Ash, Anthocyanin, Total solids. whereas, in terms of color and appearance (9.0), Taste and Flavor (9.0), Consistency (8.0) and Overall acceptability (8.0) in Treatment T2 (Rhododendron 45: Peppermint 30 : Fennel seeds 25) was found superior. The highest Total cost (24.6)/sachet was recorded in Treatment T1, T2 and T3. Research was conducted to exploit its wide quality parameters for the development of Rhododendron âREADY TO SERVEâ herbal Infusion on a commercial scale in the state for its proper utilization. Hence, best quality beverages without the addition of artificial color, additives and flavor were developed.