Technologies
Title: | Osmotic dehydration of guava |
Area: | Agricultural Sciences |
Sub Area: | Shelf life extension |
Focus Area: | Food developemnt |
Developing Agency: | Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), Bengaluru |
Technology Readiness Index: | Technology developed |
Email: | director.iihr@icar.gov.in |
| Website Link : | https://iihr.res.in/osmotic-dehydration-guava |
Brief Description
Description : | Fruits are selected at optimum stage of ripeness (hard ripe stage), peeled, seed containing pulp is scooped out, made into slices and dipped in sugar syrup (50-70 oBrix) containing citric acid, preservatives and other additives. Dried (moisture 15%) slices are packed in plastic punnets and can be stored at RT for six months to one year (pink fleshed) |