Formulation of refreshing drink using dragon fruit (Hylocereus undatus) as an immunity booster

Dragon fruit is an exotic loaded with lots of nutrients contributing to therapeutic benefits. It the chief source antioxidants including vitamin C, flavonoids and betacyanins. The most common variety (Hylocereus undatus) was processed develop standardize a healthy refreshing drink for immune boosting. Pulp peel were utilized mixed lemon juice in different proportions until desirable sensory scores obtained. Nine-point Hedonic Rating Scale used assessment characteristics. Three variations T1, T2 T3 developed compared based on attributes evaluate consumer acceptability. Nutrient composition cost calculation also done together organoleptic evaluation products. Sample T1 made both pulp “liked very much” secured highest score (8.1). Moreover, uppermost (8.6) found colour categorized as extremely”. On other hand, lowest (6.5) texture T2. Highly significant differences between treatments. nutritive values energy 87 kcal, carbohydrate 20 g, protein 0.76 fat 0.36 fibre 1.56 g C 44 mg per 100 having ₹26.00 same quantity. thus be acceptable reasonable numerous nutritional