Abstract:
Jackfruit, a tropical fruit, has garnered significant attention in recent times owing to its distinct
flavor, texture, and adaptability. This delectable fruit boasts an impressive nutrient profile,
including noteworthy amounts of vitamin C, potassium, and dietary fibre. Commonly utilized
in Southeast Asian cuisine, tender jackfruit is harvested during its youthful, green stage, prior
to the complete maturation of its seeds. With its low glycaemic index, tender jackfruit proves
advantageous for individuals managing diabetes. Incorporating tender jackfruit flour into pasta
dough unveils a healthier, more nourishing, and truly delightful substitute for conventional
pasta, offering numerous health benefits. Hence the study titled " Development of Tender
Jackfruit based Pasta " is conducted in KCAET, Tavanur which encompasses the following
specific objectives; Development of nutritional tender jackfruit flour-based pasta, Evaluation
of various quality parameters of pasta, Optimization of product parameter. In the study we use
various composition of pasta with tender jackfruit flour, wheat flour, rice flour and ragi flour.
We have initially conducted one preliminary study for finding the optimum water content
required for the pasta dough preparation. In that we obtained pasta dough with 38% is optimum.
After conducting various quality evaluations along with the sensory evaluation we found that
pasta with composition of Wheat flour (90%) and tender jackfruit flour(10%) is standardised
composition for pasta prepared with tender jackfruit. The standardization of the mix was
conducted by taking into account various properties, including cooking loss, cooking time,
swelling index, water absorption, water activity, expansion ratio, vitamin C content, moisture
content, and sensory evaluations. In the cost analysis study we found that cost of production
for pasta made with wheat flour (90%) and tender jackfruit flour (10%) is Rs.172.52 per kg.
Such a pasta made with tender jackfruit flour will be a better alternative for the current regular
pasta with health benefits too.
