DEVELOPMENT OF TENDER JACKFRUIT FLOUR BASED PASTA

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.