PJB-2009-305
SENSORY EVALUATION OF MANGOES (MANGIFERA INDICA L.) GROWN IN DIFFERENT REGIONS OF PAKISTAN
SAEED AKHTAR1* SEEMA MAHMOOD2 SAFINA NAZ1, MUHAMMAD NASIR3 AND MUHAMMAD TAUSEEF SAULTAN4
Abstract
Decline in mango production and export in the last few years in Pakistan is a serious concern, therefore, efforts are being made to improve production and boost its exports. The aim of this study was to evaluate the physico chemical and sensorial characteristics of four popular mango (Mangifera indica L.) varieties (Dusahri, Chaunsa, Ratol and Langra) grown in three major areas of Pakistan; Multan (MUL), Rahim Yar Khan (RYK) and Mir Pur Khas (MPK). Langra variety exhibited higher acidity, lower pH and total soluble solids (TSS) among all the tested varieties. No significant (p<0.05) difference was observed for the site of production for these attributes. Colour characteristics of Langra variety collected from all three regions were found to be superior among the tested varieties. However, this variety was rated inferior for other sensory attributes (flavour, taste and overall acceptability). Furthermore, no correlation could be established for a particular variety to all three regions. Similarly, no parallel could be drawn between a single region and all four varieties for sensory profile except the variety Ratol which was shown to be highly acceptable for flavour, taste and overall acceptability in all three sites of its production.
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