Description

The technology consisted of formulation of ingredients, level of starter culture and standardized unit operations. Being highly refreshing, bajra lassi would serve as a substitute for soft carbonated beverages. The product had a shelf-life of about 10 days when kept under refrigeration conditions. However, with certain technological modifications the shelf-life is enhanced up to 21 days without any detectable change in sensory, compositional and microbiological quality. Chemical composition of Bajra lassi is Fat- 0.65%, TS- 8.80%, Protein- 2.40%, Ash- 1.28% and it also contain calcium and iron in appreciable amounts.