Kunnu gyada is a nutritious beverage usually produced in small household quantities because of its poor keeping quality

Kunnu gyada is a nutritious beverage usually produced in small household quantities because of its poor keeping quality. This study investigated the preservative effect of Xylopia aethiopica powder on Kunnu gyada stored at refrigeration temperature (4℃) for 21 days. Xylopia aethiopica was added to Kunnu gyada at 2%, 3%, 5% and 7% concentrations to extend its shelf life. Microorganisms associated with the products were enumerated, isolated and identified, pH and sugar were evaluated, and...