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Inulin - Enriched Gherkin Chips: Quality Evaluation and Functional Potential

Author(s) Kopanathi Rama Durga Prakash, Dr. A. Swaroopa Rani, Kishore. S
Country India
Abstract This study focuses on the development and quality evaluation of inulin-enriched acidified gherkin chips, designed to improve dietary Fiber intake while maintaining product safety and sensory acceptability. Fresh gherkins were sliced into uniform chips and preserved in an acidified brine solution, followed by controlled pasteurization to ensure microbial stability and extended shelf life. Inulin, a soluble prebiotic dietary Fiber, was incorporated at optimized concentrations to enhance the functional value of the product by promoting gut-friendly microflora. Processing parameters such as brine composition, pH, salt concentration, and pasteurization temperature-time combinations were standardized to achieve desirable texture, flavor, and safety. The developed product was evaluated for physicochemical properties including pH, titratable acidity, total soluble solids, texture, color, and dietary Fiber content. Microbiological analysis was conducted to ensure product safety, and sensory evaluation was performed to assess consumer acceptability in terms of taste, texture, appearance, and overall preference. The results demonstrated that inulin incorporation significantly improved the dietary Fiber content without adversely affecting the characteristic sour taste and crisp texture of acidified gherkin chips. The study confirms the feasibility of producing a safe, shelf-stable, and nutritionally enhanced functional pickled vegetable product that meets the growing demand for Fiber-rich foods.
Keywords Fiber-Enriched Gherkin Chips, Inulin, Quality Evaluation, Functional Food, Physio-Chemical Parameters, Sensory Evaluation, Overall Acceptability.
Published In Volume 17, Issue 1, January-June 2026
Published On 2026-04-23
Cite This Inulin - Enriched Gherkin Chips: Quality Evaluation and Functional Potential - Kopanathi Rama Durga Prakash, Dr. A. Swaroopa Rani, Kishore. S - IJAIDR Volume 17, Issue 1, January-June 2026.
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