observed. There was significant difference (p 0.05) between sensory evaluation scores of coated and uncoated samples, which substantiated the fact that coating influenced the variation in sensory quality. The uncoated samples were rated
8.3 for over all acceptability at the beginn in g, which subsequently decreased to 4.1 at the end of storage study, whereas the coated samples were rated 8.6 at the start and later on decreased to 5.8 at the end of storage period. The sensory evaluation scores of coated samples were more than the uncoated samples during the whole storage period. The sensory evaluation scores of coated samples were more than
5 (5 = neither like nor dislike) even after passage of 18 months. The flavour of uncoated sample was acceptable up to 12 months, whereas the colour and texture was acceptable only up to 10 months. Therefore, it was concluded that the coated samples remained stable and acceptable up to 18 months, whereas the uncoated samples were acceptable for only 10 months. Pua et al., (2008) in jackfruit powder and Lee and Resurreccion (2006) in roasted pean uts also predicted the shelf life with consumer acceptance of more than 5.0 for sensory attributes.