Beverages are no longer considered as thirst-quenchers; consumers look for specific functionality and it becomes a part of their lifestyle. In recent years, these changes and developments have led to newer products. Red beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.) is a rich source of dietary nitrate which significantly reduces systolic blood pressure in humans. Banana (Musa spp.) is a major source of potassium and total dietary fibers. Spray-drying is one of the highly utilized techniques to increase the shelf-life of food products. | Development of functional milk beverage powder
