Author(s):

V Usha Nandhini, L Nalina, K Rajamani, D Uma and P Vennila

Abstract: Diabetes mellitus (DM) was characterized by chronic hyperglycemic condition occurs due to deficiency of insulin secretion or insulin action. Gymnema, the potent anti-diabetic medicinal plant was used in the treatment of diabetes by its bio active constituent called “Gymnemic acid”. The untreated and long term type 2 diabetes leads to the secondary complications such as micro and macro vascular diseases. This complication could be overcome by the intake of adequate quantity of folate, magnesium, lutein and chromium rich food sources. Hence, the instant gymnema soup powder has been formulated to overcome secondary complications of diabetes. Totally nine combinations were formulated for instant gymnema soup mix powder. Along with gymnema different proportions of broccoli, pumpkin, moringa and banana powders were added to fulfil the nutrient inadequacy. The ingredients like pepper powder, cumin powder, dried onion slices, corn flour, skimmed milk powder and salt were added for flavour, taste and satiety. Based on the sensory evaluation, the combination C₁ scored best followed by C₅ and C₇ ranked the lowest score based on the quality attributes. In instant gymnema soup powder, the moisture, pH, protein, carbohydrates, ascorbic acid, magnesium and chromium contents were found to be 5.81%, 5.85, 20.05%, 57.00%, 30mg/100g, 368mg/100g, 572.02mcg/100g respectively.

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