ABSTRACT

Smoothies are non alcoholic drinks that is mainly produces by mixing fruits without juicing. They are usually made from blends of fruits which is cultivated in different countries including Nigeria. Physiochemical Properties and micronutrient composition of Smoothie from blends of Pawpaw, coconut and milk were investigated. Smoothies were produced from fruit blends (100:0:0), (80:10:10) (70:20:10) (60:30:10) of Pawpaw, Coconut and Milk. Smoothies made with 100℅ of Pawpaw served as Control. Proximate composition, Mineral, Vitamin and Physiochemical Properties as well as the Sensory properties of the smoothies were evaluated using statistical analytical procedures. Data generated were statistically analysed by one way analysis of variance using Statistical product for service solution version 23.0. The Proximate composition revealed that the moisture content (40.75-58.39%) crude protein (0.96-4.34%), fat (0.52-14.02%), Crude fibre (0.04-0.10%), ash (0.30-0.57%), Carbohydrate (22.63-57.44), Energy value (233.94-235.48) of the smoothies. Minerals like Ca (37.10-48.53), Mg (15.72-118.75), K (12.64-23.55) P (22.13-30.10), Na (10.33-58.98), Fe (1.67-2.47), Zn (1.73-1.98) and Physiochemical Properties which are pH (4.70-5.04), %TTA (0.41-0.48) and % TS (41.61-59.29) were also obtained in the smoothies. The smoothies possessed pro vitamin A (116.53-192.24), Vitamin B (0.61-0.71), Vitamin B2(0.95-2.32), Vitamin C (27.00-39.06). The Sensory analysis of the smoothies revealed that the mean scores for appearance ranged from 6.15-7.55 whereas6.35-7.00, 6.10-7.15, 6.40-7.35, 6.85-7.20 was obtained as the mean score for taste, flavour, mouth feel and general acceptability of the smoothies. This study showed that nutrient dense and acceptable smoothies can be produced from fruit blends of Pawpaw Coconut and Milk