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Abstract

Garlic (Allium sativum l.) is a bulbous spice that is closely associated with the onion and belongs to the lily family. It is a rich source of potassium, phosphorus and sulphur. Garlic, known for its medicinal and culinary significance, contains different antioxidants with potential health benefits. The study encompasses the development of consistent garlic paste formulation. Garlic can be preserved for a long time by adding preservatives. The research was done by adding potassium meta-bisulphite, oil, and sodium benzoate over a period. The different concentration of each preservative such as potassium metabisulphite (0.1%, 0.15%, 0.2%), vegetable oil (2%, 4%, 6%) and sodium benzoate (0.2%, 0.4%, 0.65) was used. The antioxidants were checked by DPPH scavenging activity, along with sensory evaluation for color and aroma. However, PH, fiber and microbe count was also calculated. It was concluded that the T6 containing 0.6% potassium metabisulphite and T3 containing the 6% natural vegetable oil significantly improved the physic-chemical attributes and sensory characteristics and potentially reduced the DPPH scavenging activity and microbial load i.e., TPC of the garlic paste during the 60-days storage study. It can be recommended that the utilization of these preservatives on the industrial scale can be proved beneficial due to their best retention attributes and low cost.