Phytochemical constitution and antioxidant activity of functional herbal drink from Indian gooseberry (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.) fruits containing spices and condiments

Abstract Functional beverages originate primarily from fruits and vegetables sources, but also include those other plants such as tea, coffee, cocoa, soybean well animal products like milk dairy-based alcoholic drinks. They have definite medical or health benefits which prevention delaying the progress of diseases. Indian gooseberry is a very rich source vitamin C phenolics, two potent antioxidant compounds. Similarly curcumin in turmeric, piperine black pepper gingerol ginger proven anti-inflammatory properties. Incidence covid-19 pandemic has raised awareness among people importance maintaining higher levels immunity. A study was undertaken at Kerala Agricultural University during 2020–21 to develop an herbal functional drink fruit juice incorporated with turmeric powders, extract acid lime fruits. The formulated these ingredients homogenized operating pressure 175 Bar speed 235 SPM subsequently pasteurized 100 0 for 10 minutes glass bottles, followed by storage under refrigerated conditions 5 ± 2 3 months. initial ascorbic acid, total flavonoids, carotenoids contents were 61.0 mg100g − 1 , 184.0 153.0 119.98 31.0 respectively. Antioxidant activity determined three assays, viz. ABTS, DDPH FRAP. IC 50 values DPPH FRAP assays 8.64, 0.212 0.368 μgml Significant decline content recorded product contrast phenolics showed significant rise over period. all declined significantly throughout results indicate that can be promoted healthy stored low temperature order retain compounds activity. Graphical