Technologies

Rural Technologies

Title:

Shelf Stable Luscious and Nutritious Chiku Fruit Bites

Area:

Rural Technologies

Focus Area:

Agriculture Technology

Social Benefits:

'Chiku Fruit Bites' is a nutritious Ready-to-Eat (RTE) food having good potential in domestic & international market; It is a value added better alternative option for consumers beyond the chiku season; The technology will be helpful for fruit growers and processors in converting the fruit to stable form for reducing post-harvest losses.

Developing Agency:

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai, Maharashtra

Brief Description

Description :

Chiku or sapota is climacteric fruit well known for its delicious and unique flavor as well as appeal. Fruit undergoes rapid over-ripening, microbial spoilage and rotting leading to high post-harvest losses. This BARC technology deals with the development of nutritious and luscious shelf stable Chiku Fruit Bites product.

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