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@article{187426,
        author = {Brindhaa S and Mythili G and Haridha M and Adhil M and Bavana E and Thiruppavai J},
        title = {Development of shelf-stable instant fruit juice cube & powder},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {6},
        pages = {4672-4682},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=187426},
        abstract = {Instant fruit juice mix is a convenient and valuable product; Instant fruit juice mix was created to offer the flavor, nutrients and aroma of fresh fruits in easily consumable forms like cubes and powders. The formulations, processing and quality assessment of various instant fruit juice mixes made with drying methods like freeze drying, spray drying and foam mat drying. The primary goal is to investigate their sensory qualities, storage stability and physiochemical properties. Easy preparation, longer shelf life, less waste and year-round access to seasonal fruits is the benefits of instant fruit juice mixes. The study also examines the role of natural sweetness, stabilizers and preservatives in enhancing product quality. The findings aim to support the development of nutritious, consumer acceptable instant fruit juice mixes for both household and industrial applications in the beverage and food sectors.},
        keywords = {Instant juice mix, drying methods, shelf life, sensory quality, natural sweeteners, storage stability, convenience.},
        month = {November},
        }