Assessment of Proximate Composition and Sensory Quality of Beetroot and Carrot Smoothie

Abstract

Smoothie is a product of blended fruits. It a trendy breakfast items for hot morning. Carrots and beetroots are popular vegetables. They already know as super food for their nutritional properties. The aim of this study was to develop smoothie incorporating carrots and beetroots and evaluates its nutritional and sensory quality. Carrots and beetroots incorporated smoothie has been developed in the NFE laboratory at DSC. From the proximate study it is found that carrot and beetroot smoothie contains around 13gm carbohydrate and good amount of minerals. Smoothie could also be a good hydrating food since it contains 83% moisture. The sense quality of developed smoothie was also promising, 93% participants like the smoothie and the no one dislikes it. So, it could be said that carrot and beetroot smoothie would be a great way of feeding healthy vegetables to new generation.