Development of Process Technology for Value Added Products from Brahmi Leaves

Abstract

newline Brahmi is one of the oldest herbs used in Ayurvedic medicine. It is used in number of formulations and gained acceptance as functional food ingredient. The average length, width, thickness, area and bulk density of brahmi leaves were 1.60 ± 0.76, 0.97 ± 0.32, 0.48 ± 0.11 cm, 2.68 ± 0.58 cm² and 82.92 ± 12.84 kg/m3, respectively. The average moisture content (w.b.), protein, fibre, fat, total ash and carbohydrates contents of brahmi leaves were 88.51 ± 1.53, 2.43 ± 0.06, 2.35 ± 0.42, 0.66 ± 0.08, 1.83 ± 0.11 and 4.23 ± 2.21 per cent, respectively. The average total phenol content, total flavonoid content, water activity, pH, colour values viz. L*, a* and b* values and ascorbic acid content were 23.45 ± 1.78 mg GAE/100 g, 30.46 ± 1.72 mg RE/100 g, 0.88 ± 0.02, 6.38 ± 0.55. 32.34 ± 2.44, -25.15 ± 3.37, 28.06 ± 4.72 and 64.06 ± 2.21 mg/100 g, respectively.