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Abstract

The effect of chemical preservatives
of sodium benzoate, potassium metabisulphite and potassium sorbet used
individually and in combination, was studied on the microbial and sensory
quality of the mango pulp packed in 1kg glass and plastic containers
stored at ambient temperature 30-36oC for 90 days with
an interval of fifteen days. Mean score of taste panel for color, flavor
and overall acceptability significantly p 0.01 decreased, while microbial
growth significantly p 0.01 increased during storage. Results showed
that samples with 0.2 potassium metabisulphite packed in plastic containers
had negligible microbial growth, maintained maximum nutrients stability
and best quality characteristics during storage.

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