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Received: 11 August 2025

Accepted: 2 February 2026

First Online: 6 March 2026

Declarations

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: This study was conducted following ethical research principles in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki. Ethical approval was waived by the Ethics Committee of the Department of Processing and Food Engineering, College of Agricultural Engineering and Post-Harvest Technology, Central Agricultural University (Imphal), India, as the study did not involve clinical trials on human or animal subjects.

: Written, freely-given, informed consent was obtained from all the participants prior to their involvement in the sensory evaluation. Participants were informed about the purpose of the study, procedures, potential risks (if any), and their right to withdraw at any time without penalty.

: The collection of plant/plant materials (chayote fruit) for this study was carried out in accordance with all applicable local and national guidelines and regulations.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.