The present investigation entitled “Studies on utilization of adulsa extract, basil extract and mint extract based liquid jaggery lozenges” was conducted at Food Engineering department, College of Food Technology, V.N.M.K.V., Parbhani. The treatments were T0 (liquid jaggery without addition of extracts), T1 (liquid jaggery with addition of 1% basil extract, 1% mint extract and 0.1 % adulsa extract), T2 (liquid jaggery with addition of 2% basil extract, 2% mint extract and 0.2 % adulsa extract), T3 (liquid jaggery with addition of 3% basil extract, 3% mint extract and 0.3 % adulsa extract), T4 (liquid jaggery with addition of 4% basil extract, 4% mint extract and 0.4 % adulsa extract).All treatments products prepared and subjected to sensory evaluation, best sample was chosen and further analyze for proximate composition, mineral composition and phytochemicals composition. Increase of extracts content significantly affects the taste, flavour, colour and texture of lozenges. Increase in mint extracts to 4% dominates the basil and adulsa extracts and gives stronger taste and flavour of mint extract. Therefore, T3 was selected and analyzed further. However, T3 had higher phytochemical composition than control sample. Therefore, the presence of phytochemicals makes lozenges rich in therapeutic value and replacing sugar with liquid jaggery is a healthier option.

Liquid jaggery, mint extract, adulsa extract, basil extract, lozenges, phytochemicals

The research study for the development of jaggery lozenges showed to be rich in all nutrients, a source of phytochemicals, and the best substitute for sugar for liquid jaggery. The product achieved good sensory review and was standardized using various combinations. Typically, lozenges are used to treat cough and sore throat. They slowly dissolve in the mouth to stop coughing and provide soothing relief for sore throats. Extracts of basil, mint and adulsa are included because of their high phytochemical qualities and excellent organoleptic capabilities.

Tejaswini Kashinath Ghongade, Bhanudas Madhukarrao Patil, Pratiksha Chandrakant Kshirsagar, Rajesh Baliram Kshirsagar and Bharat Sidram Agarkar (2023). Studies on Utilization of Adulsa extract, Basil extract and Mint extract based liquid Jaggery Lozenges. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(11): 403-409.