Sensory evaluation
Flavour, colour, and overall acceptability
determinations of fresh and dried leaves were made
using sensory panel evaluations (nine point hedonic
scale). It was speculated that the market value of the
product would be influenced by the colour of the
leaves where as the aroma and overall acceptability
of the cooked rice would establish the consumers
preference. Ten number of semi trained panel members
were considered for sensing the cooked non aromatic
rice added with fresh and dried samples. Average of
the scores obtained was calculated and analysed. One
aromatic and one non-aromatic variety of rice were
included as control samples (two extreme limits).