MUMBAI, India, June 26 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641072418 A) filed by Sangamesh; Dr. Manjula Karadiguddi; Dr. Kirankumar Gorabal; Dr. R. T. Patil; Dr. Laxman Kukanoor; Dr. Iranagouda. B. Biradar; Ms. Ganga M; and Dr. Prathiksha on June 11, 2026, for Shelf-Stable Instant Custard Apple Ice Cream Mix Formulation And Method Of Preparation Thereof.
Inventors include Dr. Sangamesh; Dr. Manjula Karadiguddi; Dr. Kirankumar Gorabal; Dr. R. T. Patil; Dr. Laxman Kukanoor; Dr. Iranagouda. B. Biradar; Ms. Ganga M; and Dr. Prathiksha.
The application for the patent was published on June 19, 2026, under issue no. 25/2026.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a shelf-stable instant custard apple ice cream mix formulation and a method for preparation thereof. More particularly, the invention provides a ready-to-use dry mix comprising spray-dried custard apple (Annona squamosa L.) powder, dairy ingredients, sweetening agents, and stabilizing agents, which can be reconstituted with water and frozen to obtain a custard apple-flavoured ice cream. The formulation is characterized by low moisture content, controlled water activity, and ambient storage stability for a period of at least three months when packaged in moisture-resistant packaging. In a preferred embodiment, the formulation comprises approximately 30% spray-dried custard apple powder, 15% milk powder, 53% sugar, and 2% sodium alginate. The invention further provides a method for preparation of the instant ice cream mix comprising extraction of custard apple pulp, conversion of the pulp into spray-dried powder, blending with selected ingredients, and packaging to obtain a homogeneous shelf-stable product. The developed formulation enables year-round utilization of custard apple, reduces post- harvest losses associated with the highly perishable nature of the fruit, eliminates dependence on fresh pulp during preparation, and provides a convenient, commercially viable, value-added dessert product with desirable physicochemical characteristics, sensory acceptability, and storage stability
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