Utilization of Encapsulated Lycopene for the Preparation of Tomato Whey Beverage as Health Drink

The investigation was conducted on utilization of encapsulated lycopene for the preparation of tomato whey beverage, with a view to assess the possibility in the preparation of beverage. Encapsulated lycopene 0 g (control), 1 g (A), 2 g (B) and 3 g (C) with 0 mL, 10 mL, 12 mL and 14 mL tomato juice respectively, was mixed in whey for manufacture of beverage. The different levels of whey, tomato juice, encapsulated lycopene, sugar, acid, stabilizer, preservative had a definite effect on improving the sensory quality of beverage. The beverage prepared by utilizing whey with 2 g encapsulated lycopene and 12 mL tomato juice (B), had secured the highest sensory score and ranked as most acceptable product followed by others.