International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056 Volume: 07 Issue: 01 | Jan 2020 www.irjet.net p-ISSN: 2395-0072 © 2020, IRJET | Impact Factor value: 7.34 | ISO 9001:2008 Certified Journal | Page 2192 Preparation of Papaya Burfi Fortified with Wet Dates R. J. Saindane 1 , V. P. Nakade 2 , Y. R. Pawar 3 1 Assistant Professor, Dept. of F.B.M., Dr. Ulhas Patil College of Food Technology, Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India 2,3 Assistant Professor, Dept. of F.P.T., Dr. Ulhas Patil College of Food Technology, Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India ---------------------------------------------------------------------***---------------------------------------------------------------------- Abstract - Papaya is one of the favorites of fruit lovers for its nutritional, digestive and medicinal properties. It is rich in various micronutrients include calcium, boron, cobalt, copper, fluorine, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, phosphors, sodium, zinc which are essential. So we combine both of fruits as a confectionery product of Papaya and wet Dates delicious Burfi. The Burfi contains Carbohydrates- 42.30 g, Fats-5.15 g, Protein- 1.46 g, Dietary fibers – 4.85 g, Energy-162.5 kcal, Vitamin. A-750 I.U., Vit. B6 - 0.165 mg, Vit. B9–28.5 µg, Vit. C-31.2 mg, Vit. E-0.175 mg, Vit. K – 2.65 µg, Calcium-192 mg, and Magnesium-13 mg. Papaya is rich in fiber, Vitamin A & C, antioxidants which prevent cholesterol buildup in your arteries, helps in weight loss, immunity, diabetics, eye problems, arthritis, digestion, etc. Dates fruit is sweet with a rich deep flavor and a slightly chewy texture. Papaya dates burfi gives instant energy and also is more nutritious as compared to other confectionery fruit products available in the market. It can be recommended to all age groups for maintaining the balanced diet as well as the nutritional status. Key words: Micronutrients, Immunity, Antioxidants, Physicochemical and Cholesterol. 1. INTRODUCTION: Papaya (carica papaya) is a tropical fruit having commercial importance because of its high nutritive and medicinal value. It is a rich source of three powerful antioxidant vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin E. Papaya has a relatively high amount of pectin. Papaya contains an enzyme (papain However a higher intake of papaya fruits has been shown to decrease the risk and progression of age - related macular degeneration. Wet Dates are the fruit of date plam tree, which is grown in many tropical regions of world. Wet Dates have become quite popular in recent years. Wet Dates also contain many more vitamin and minerals, but in very small amounts and not sufficient to meet your daily recommended intake. 1.1 Health Benefits: 1) They provide instant energy. 2) Beneficial for eye health (To improve eye vision). 3) Beneficial for digestion 4) To boosts your immunity 1.2 Justification: The ‘Burfi’ of papaya and wet dates. The Burfi is more nutritious compared to other confectionery products available in the market. Papaya is a sweet taste, vibrant color and wide variety of health known as pawpaws. It is a rich source of three powerful antioxidant vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin E. Papaya has a relatively high amount of pectin. Papaya contains an enzyme (papain). Papaya is also high in water and fiber content, both of which help to prevent and promote digestive tract. Wet Date are fairly in size & range in color from bright red to bright yellow. Wet Dates are chewy with a sweet flavor. They are also high in some important nutrients & have a variety of advantage & uses. Wet Dates and papaya have an excellent nutrition profile. 2. Materials and Methodology: The raw materials required for the preparation of the papaya Burfi fortified with wet dates are Papaya (carica papaya), Wet Dates, coconut powder, sugar powder, Ghee, Pistacho, and cardamom. 2.1 Processing Equipments: Knife, Digital weighing balance, Grinder, Spoons and plates, etc ., were used for the processing of burfi. 2.2 Analyzing Equipments: For the analysis of “papaya and wet dates burfi” at commercial level we need to choose right equipment. Selection of correct equipment will provide economy with time saving of analysis. Hot air oven, Muffle furnace, Desiccator, Soxhlet apparatus, Autoclave, Laminar air flow, Incubator bacteriological, Digital Colony counter, Glassware these equipment was use for analysis. 2.3 Product Manufacturing Process: 2.3.1 Selection of papaya and wet dates : Select the ripe ( not fully ripe ), firm and sound fruits such as papaya and dates. They should be free from microbial and physical injuries. The Taiwan variety of Papaya which is rich in pectin and yellow color wet dates are used for burfi. 2.3.2 Washing: Wash the fruits thoroughly under cold running water to remove blossom’s, stem ends, unwanted dust & dirt.