Kokum Whey Beverages

Whey is used in the food industry for its highly nutritious value excellent functional properties and for reducing the production cost of main food product. Whey is the most important by- product in the dairy industry mainly produced at the time of cheese casein paneer chhana and other coagulated milk products. Kokum (Garcinia indica) is a fruit tree of culinary medicinal nutraceutical and industrial importance in South India especially in the Konkan region. The syrup is much appreciated as a health drink while the dried fruit peel is used as a spice and condiment.