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Fermentation of batter is an integral part of the preparation of jilebi, a traditional ready-to-eat sweet product of Indian sub-continent. The flowability and pourability of batter are crucial for forming jilebi strands during frying. Flowability and pourability have been determined from simulation studies based on the movement of batter on an inclined surface and the exit from an orifice, respectively; simple gadgets have been designed to determine these two characteristics along with providing the definitions. Response surface experimental design consisting of moisture content (50–65%), amount of added curd (0–10%) and time of fermentation (0–24 h) has been employed. The response functions are pH, flowability and pourability. Strong interaction effects of added curd and time of fermentation on the response functions have been observed. An increase in added curd and time of fermentation decreases pH in a curvilinear manner as both linear and quadratic effects are significant (p ≤ 0.01). Moisture content has a non-significant effect on pH but markedly affects the flowability and pourability of batter. Flowability and pourability decreases when there is an increase in consistency index or apparent viscosity.
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The grant from CSIR, India to conduct the present research work under Network Project (NWP 002) is acknowledged.
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Chakkaravarthi, A., Kumar, H.N.P. & Bhattacharya, S. Jilebi 2: Flowability, pourability and pH of batter as affected by fermentation. J Food Sci Technol 50, 293–300 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13197-011-0326-z
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