Development of Jelly Cake and Its Sensory Evaluation by Using Millet and Amla

One cereal with a short growth season that is resistant to disease, pests, and drought is millet. Future human needs will depend more and more on this agricultural product as the world's population rises and water supplies decrease. Grain-free millet can be used to make gluten-free dishes for those with coeliac disease. To increase the baking capabilities of flour, it can be treated physically and with additions due to the inferior quality of baked goods prepared from gluten-free cereals.

The growing awareness of health and nutrition has resulted in an increased demand for functional foods. Multimillet cakes with amla jelly combine the fibre and nutrient-dense benefits of several millets with the antioxidant characteristics of amla. This one-of-a-kind product promises to offer a nutritious, gluten-free dessert choice that will appeal to health-conscious consumers.

Main Methods: Ingredient Selection: Millets (including ragi, jowar, bajra) were chosen for their nutritional value. Amla was turned into jelly. Recipe Development: Different ratios of millets and amla jelly were explored to increase texture, flavour, and nutritional value. Baking Procedure: The cakes were cooked according to normal procedures, with temperature and duration adjusted to guarantee optimal cooking and moisture preservation. Nutritional Analysis: Proximate analysis was used to determine the nutritional value, with particular emphasis on protein, fibre, fat, carbohydrates, ash and moisture content. Sensory Evaluation: A panel of tasters assessed the cakes' flavour, texture, and overall acceptability.

Health professionals and customers are placing more and more pressure on food firms to produce healthier food products. Gluten-free flours (such as millet, soy, flax, etc.) are becoming more and more in demand, which presents food firms with new sales opportunities. In light of this, a study was conducted to create millet-based sponge cakes with amla jelly with the goal of enhancing the product's nutritional and sensory qualities. Apart from a reference sample that contained solely refined flour, an alternative cake was made by adjusting the proportions of wheat flour.

Nutritious Value: The multimillet cake contains much more nutritious fibre and protein than conventional cakes, and the addition of amla jelly provides a high concentration of vitamin C and antioxidants.

Sensory Acceptance: The majority of panelists rated the cakes positively, noting the amla jelly's unusual flavour and moist texture.

Stability: The jelly's capacity to hold moisture allowed the cakes to stay fresh for several days.

Conclusion: Millet cake with amla jelly successfully combines health benefits and palatability, offering a healthy option in the dessert market. This product not only meets customers' desire for healthier eating options, but it also promotes the use of traditional ingredients in modern cuisine. Future studies may focus on enhancing shelf life and optimising flavour profiles.