Table 9.
The sensory evaluation of milk beverage fortified with Lawsonia inermis L. nano-formulation.
| Samples | Appearance | Flavor | Body and texture | Overall acceptability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 9.80 ± 0.34a | 9.81 ± 0.22a | 9.89 ± 0.19a | 29.51 ± 0.59a |
| T1 | 9.70 ± 0.22a | 8.87 ± 0.48b | 8.55 ± 1.07d | 28.00 ± 0.95b |
| T2 | 9.50 ± 0.25a | 7.30 ± 0.75c | 8.75 ± 0.72cd | 26.1 ± 0.90c |
| T3 | 8.70 ± 0.39b | 7.27 ± 0.67c | 8.90 ± 0.52bcd | 24.61 ± 1.20d |
| T4 | 7.80 ± 0.64c | 7.10 ± 0.84c | 9.26 ± 0.42bc | 23.32 ± 1.23e |
| T5 | 7.20 ± 0.70c | 6.80 ± 0.50d | 9.44 ± 0.47ab | 21.30 ± 1.20f |
All the values are Mean ± SD. abMean values in a column with at least one similar superscript do not differ significantly (P < 0.05). Control: milk beverage without Lawsonia inermis L. nano-formulation, T1: milk beverage contains 100 mg phenolics, T2: milk beverage contains 200 mg phenolics, T3: milk beverage contains 300 mg phenolics, T4: milk beverage contains 400 mg phenolics, T5: milk beverage contains 500 mg phenolics.