Value Added Product From Lemon Grass - Jelly

Author(s)	Ms. Jemmy Evangeline S, Ms. Yallaturu Beulah, Ms. Manda Mounika, Ms. Lethakula Sruthi
Country	India
Abstract	Lemon grass (cymbopogon citratus) also known as citronella is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Poaceae family. It is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions. Lemon grass has a pungent flavour and warm properties, rich in bioactive compounds including citral, flavonoids, phenols and other volatile components that contribute to its antibacterial, antioxidant and therapeutic properties. Lemon grass is widely used in the herbal teas & other non- alcoholic beverages such as fruit juices, lemonade, energy drinks. value added products such as jelly formulated using lemongrass extract or concentrate by thermal and non-thermal method of lemon grass juice extraction which serve as functional confectionery offering natural flavouring along with health promoting benefits. The incorporation of lemon grass extract in jelly based formulations improve the flavour, extend shelf life aids in natural antimicrobial action and promote health benefits.
Keywords	Lemon grass, antioxidant activity, bioactive compounds, anti-inflammatory effects.
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On	2026-02-22

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