Banana slices prepared after Sulphur fumigation (2 g/kg for 2 h) and soaking in 60ºBrix sugar solution for 16 h (T1) resulted into highest score for all the sensory attributes like colour and appearance, flavour, texture, taste and overall acceptability (Table 2). Gurumeen akshi et al. (2005) also reported gradual decrease in colour and appearance of osmo-dried papaya slices during storage. The reduction in flavour score of slices during storage could be due to hardening of slices because of water loss as well as oxidation of ascorbic acid. However, the sugar syrup might have helped in retention of flavour to some in overall acceptability of osmo-dried banana slices during storage was evident and signifi cant (p