4. Conclusions
Fruit powder mixture containing effervescent agent shows less flowability than fruit powder mixture without
effervescent agent. It is less porous and compressible than normal fruit powder mixture. However, fruit powder
mixture containing effervescent agent is less bulky. So, it requires less space for storage and transportation. In tablet
form effervescent tablet is more compacted and tablet thickness was less than normal mixed fruit powder tablet.
Dissolution rate of the normal mixed fruit powder is very slow compare to effervescent table. The slow dissolution
rate of the normal mixed fruit powder can be improved by using the effervescent agent in the mixture. In both
media, the effervescent tablets dissolved faster than normal tablets. Both types tablet is more soluble in simulated
saliva at 37.5 oC temperature.