Jam prepared with 50, 75, and 100% stevioside/sucralose substi-
tution did not meet the desired textural and rheological character-
istics of mango jam due to low TSS in the final product.
Manufacture of mango jam with desired soft solid characteristics
was feasible only with approximately 25% stevioside or sucralose
substitution. Steady state rheological behavior of mango jam man-
ufactured using alternative sweeteners was adequately described
by Herschel Bulkley model. Consistency index decreased with in-
creased temperature; however variation of flow behavior index
with temperature was not systematic. Time dependent rheological
characteristics of mango jam manufactured with alternative
sweeteners were adequately described by Hahn model. Dynamic
rheological tests characterized mango jam as a weak gel. Mango
jam did not follow Cox–Merz or modified Cox–Merz rule at higher
shear rate or frequency. The spectral features for C–C and C–O
stretching indicated its importance in ‘gel’ like structure formation