Optimization and Quality Assessment of Panch Millet Sattu: A Novel Non-Fermented Beverage

AbstractMillets, a broad family of small-seeded grasses, are prized for their high nutritional value and health advantages, which include diabetes control, cardiovascular health, and cancer prevention. People are less familiar with millet-based items, particularly drinks. To offer this, millet drink is viewed as a chance to provide healthful drinks to individuals of various ages, including children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. The purpose of this study was to develop and standardize Panch Millet Sattu, a millet-based nonfermented beverage made from roasted pearl millet, sorghum, finger millet, foxtail millet, barley, and fennel seeds. Sensory evaluation and nutritional analysis were performed, and the beverage scored more than 8.0 on a 9-point hedonic scale, suggesting excellent customer acceptability. The nutritional analysis found that the beverage had 4.38 per cent protein, 1.02 per cent fat, 24.58 per cent carbs, 2.41 mg iron, and 68.33 mg calcium per 100g. The beverage remained very acceptable for up to 30 days, but microbial growth rose dramatically by the 60th day, compromising sensory properties. The findings indicate that Panch Millet Sattu is a viable, healthy millet-based beverage with strong consumer appeal, while optimal storage conditions are required to sustain quality over time.