Yoghurt prepared by incorporation of Trapa
bispinosa starch @ 0.5%, 0.75%, 1% and 1.25% was compared for these characteristics to the yoghurt containing stabilizer
gelatin @ 0.5% w/w. Physiochemical parameters (fat, pH, acidity, synersis, water holding capacity, viscosity, protein etc),
sensory evaluation and microbial analysis (total viable count and coliform test) were studied. Use of Trapa bispinosa starch
produced better results in terms of lowering synersis and increasing water holding capacity, viscosity and overall
acceptability for all sensory attributes. Addition of Trapa bispinosa starch did not influence the taste and overall
acceptability. Trapa bispinosa starch @ 1.25% gave most excellent results for water holding capacity, synersis and
viscosity and Trapa bispinosa starch @ 0.75% gave most excellent results for all sensory attributes. Yoghurt shelf life was
increased upto 25 days.