DATES ECLAIR BY - Anamika Dubey. Binal Bhadra. Rabia Mistry. Guided by Mrs.Anuradha Shekhar Dr. B.M.N. College of Home Science, Matunga, Mumbai.
Jun 25, 2015
DATES ECLAIR
BY - Anamika Dubey.Binal Bhadra.Rabia Mistry.
Guided by Mrs.Anuradha Shekhar
Dr. B.M.N. College of Home Science,Matunga, Mumbai.
INTRODUCTION
The main ingredient of this product is DatesDates are natural sources of potassium. Dates are a great source of dietary fiber. To enrich the product, Triphala powder is added
which is a classical ayurvedic preparation with several health benefits for constipation, hypertension, high cholesterol levels, Diabetes etc
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
To develop Entrepreneurship skills. To identify and modify a product to be accepted by the
consumer of all age groups. To standardize the product. To understand product planning, modification, budgeting,
nutritional label making, packaging and marketing. To identify different packaging materials for the product. To analyze shelf life through sensory evaluation and microbial
testing. To enrich the product with such ingredient that have health
benefits.
METHODOLOGY
Standardization of the product, Budgeting of the product, Packaging, Labeling of the product Shelf life study using sensory evaluation and microbial test.Advertising & Marketing of the product.
STANDARDIZATION
INGREDIENTS AMOUNT
(gms)
Dates 250
Almonds 15
Cashew nuts 15
Dry coconut 15
Triphala powder 10
COMPOSITION OF TRIPHALA
Composed of:AmlaHaradaBihara.
BENEFITS OF TRIPHALAAntioxidant.Balance Cholesterol.Rejuvenates.Detoxifies.Constipation.
BUDGETTING
EXPENDITURE QUANTITY
(GMS)
COST
(Rs)
1.Dates 3000 160
2.Almonds 165 72
3.Cashew nuts 165 84
4. Dry coconut 500 42
5. Triphala powder 110 30
6.Packaging material
NO. 35 5
7. Labeling, labor cost, electricity bills, room rent.
50
TOTAL 450
Total Cost = Rs.450/-
Considering the expenditure, one packet of 100 gms would cost Rs.13/- each.
In order to get profit, the product was priced at
Rs.18 /- per 100 gms.
PACKAGING.
The packaging material used was POLYETHYLENE.
LABELLING. DATES ÉCLAIR Ingredients:
Dates- 90 gm,
Almonds- 5gm,
Cashew nuts- 5gm,
Dry Coconut- 15 gm,
Triphala- 2gm.
Nutritional value:
Energy-291.45 KCal.
Protein-4.2 gm.
Carbohydrate- 34.81gm.
Fat 14.98gm.
Iron-2.57mg.
Fiber-14.98gm.
Cost: Rs.18/-
Net wt: 100 gm
Pkd: 17-1-11 Best before: 31-1-11
Store in cool and dry place
To check the acceptance.8 Naïve panel members performed the test.Evaluated on the following characteristics: Taste,
Colour, Texture, Flavour and After-tasteEvaluation done consecutively for 3 weeks.
SENSORY EVALUATION.
MICROBIAL TESTING.To check the shelf life.Pour plating method was used.Testing done consecutively for 3 weeks.
RESULTS & DISCUSSIONThe present study was done on Dates Éclair by
incorporating Triphala.The Sensory evaluation of the product was done
by a panel of 8 naïve members. The result shows that on the 1st day the product
was acceptable but on storage after a period of 21 days, there were some changes observed in the quality attributes of the product.
The microbial analysis on 21st day was found to have 7-8 colonies which is acceptable.
Thus by this study it can be concluded that Dates Éclair can be consumed within 15 days of the production.
DAYS OF TEST
(DILUTION FACTOR – 10-2)
COLONIES OF MICRO ORGANISM FOUND
7th Day 3-4 colonies
14th Day 5-6 colonies
21st Day 7-8 colonies
RESULTS OF MICROBIAL TESTING DONE OVER 3 WEEKS.
Colonies as on 21st day.
Marketing of the product:The product was made on a medium scale
(neither large nor small) and advertised within the limits to an approximately 1200-1500 students and subsequently marketed among the student.
And it was observed that most of the population liked it.
CONCLUSION.
No added sugar, fats or artificial colours.Benefits of Triphala.Palatability of the product.Consumer friendly.Future Entrepreneurs.
Thank you!