Copyright © 2026 Authors retain the copyright of this article. This article is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

@article{190168,
        author = {Dr. M. Thamarai Selvi and Rooba Nandhini K and Sreedheepana. B},
        title = {Formulation and Quality Evaluation of Value-added Instant Halwa Mixes},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {1242-1245},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=190168},
        abstract = {The current study was conducted to formulate and assess the sensory acceptability of instant halwa mixes. Halwa is a sweet confectionery, prepared using four different seeds (watermelon, pumpkin, poppy, and cucumber). The selected seeds were cleaned, dried and milled using a pulveriser. Sensory evaluation was carried out using a 5-point hedonic scale. Physical and physicochemical parameters such as true density, bulk density, porosity, water absorption index, and moisture content were analyzed. Storage stability for the selected variation was assessed for 30 days under ambient conditions. Each processing steps are checked for safety and the principles of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) were applied throughout the production. The pumpkin seed instant halwa mix recorded the highest sensory acceptability (4.1±0.58) among all variations. The bulk and true density of the product were found to be 0.45 and 0.63 and has a pH value of 6, water absorption index and oil absorption index was 1.2 and 0.9 respectively.  Storage studies showed that the standardized mix has a stable sensory quality for up to 30 days. HACCP analysis confirmed that the processing steps were free from critical hazards, ensuring a safe and quality product.},
        keywords = {Instant Halwa mix, Pumpkin seeds, Sensory evaluation, HACCP.},
        month = {January},
        }