DEVELOPMENT AND SENSORY EVALUATION OF ENDODERMIS LAYER (Acacia nilotica) POWDER BASED PRODUCTS

Abstract

Acacia nilotica is a legume which helps in brace the gums that is extensive in sub tropical region of Australia, Asia and Africa. This tree has multiple medical benefits specially the bark which contains condensed tannin, flavonoids, gums and phlabatannins. The crucial water soluble compound called ‘tannin’. Tannin solution is acidic and has an astringent taste. Tannins are known bactericides because they react with proteins irreversibly. Tannin- based pharmaceuticals to cure infections. The present study was aimed to investigate the possibility of bark powder to develop food products without detractingthem from their organoleptic properties.