Basundi
The exact origin of Basundi is not known, but it has been prepared over several centuries in western and southern parts of India.
Basundi is a heat-desiccated, thickened milk dessert, having white to light caramel colour, creamy consistency with soft textured flakes that are uniformly suspended throughout the product matrix. Basundi has a sweetish caramel aroma. Consumed directly as a dessert, it contains all the solids of milk in an approx. Two-fold concentration plus additional sugar, with high food and nutritive value. Additives increase the calorific value of the product.
Shelf Life: Best before 10 days from packaging when stored below -18 0 C
Composition :
| Parameters | Value |
|---|---|
| Fat % | 12 – 15% |
| Moisture % | 45 – 50% |
| Lactic Acid % | Max 0.40% |
| Total Solid | 50 – 55% |
| Protein | Min 7.4 |
| Total Ash | 1.3 – 1.5 |
Nutritional Value (Per 100 gms provides approx.) :
| Parameters | Value |
|---|---|
| Energy | 257.0 Kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 26.66 g |
| Added Sugar | 15.52 g |
| Fat % | 12.00 g |
| Protein | 7.4 g |
| Calcium | 250.0 Mg |