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 overall acceptability at the beginning, 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 peanuts also
predicted the shelf life with consumer acceptance of more
than 5.0 for sensory attributes