Standardisation and quality evaluation of Queensland arrowroot (Canna edulis L.) based custard powder
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Custard powder, Organoleptic qualities, Queensland arrowroot, StarchAbstract
Roots and tubers are the third important food crop of mankind after cereals and pulses. Queensland arrowroot (Canna edulis L.) is an underutilized tuber grown in many countries for its edible starchy rhizome. Canna starch is easily digestible and has good potential in food application. Canna starch powder is exceptional for its pure white colour and fine texture and these quality attributes are retained during storage. Ready-touse custard powder was standardized using canna starch and corn flour in different combinations. The overall acceptability of custard prepared exclusively with rhizome starch (35%) was found to be 8.69 and was selected as the best combination. The standardized custard powder had excellent sensory and microbial qualities and was found to be self-stable. Queensland arrowroot starch is a new promising starch source suitable for the development of various value added products.Downloads
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