Abstract

WINE PRODUCTION FROM OVER RIPENED BANANA

Shweta H.*, Pooja Joshi and Shilpa Valmiki

ABSTRACT

Banana wine comes loaded with potassium, vitamin C, B6, fiber and manganese. It provides the best cardiovascular protection, soothes the stomach and is good for eye sight. The wine is made from fermentation of banana. It has its origin in East Africa, but has gained popularity around the globe for its healthful properties with lower alcohol content. Banana wine has a whopping amount of potassium, which is directly linked to lowering the blood pressure. In present study Banana juice was prepared from over ripened banana by addition of 5% sugar. Fermentation was carried out with the help of yeast at 28C.Daywise analysis of wine was done with respect to pH, temperature, acidity, alcohol content and specific gravity. It was observed that 4 day fermentation showed wine production with desirable results.

Keywords: Banana juice, yeast, alcohol content, sugar.