Description : | Potato chips is a fast moving snack item in India and throughout the world and is having very high potential of growth. According to recent data, India’s potato chips/crisps market is worth of about Rs. 20 Cr and is growing at the rate of 18% annually. Currently for health reasons and fitness awareness, there is an increase in interest for novel tasty potato chips that do not use oil (Oil free) for its preparation. In this context, a process has been developed for preparation of oil free potato chips/wafers (six different flavors) with less sugar and starch content. The six flavored potato chips include Lemon Salt (LS), Lemon Turmeric Ginger Salt (LTGS), Lemon Salt Chilli (LSC), Lemon Salt Beetroot Chilli (LSBC), Raw Mango Chilli Salt (MCS), and Raw Mango Salt Beetroot Chili (MSBC). The process is unique and is based on use of induction heating, microwave and hot air oven baking and packaging. The periodical quality evaluation including colour, texture and sensory evaluation showed that chips are shelf stable and very well acceptable during the entire storage period of 6 months. The developed technology is simple, scalable and ensure benefits to all the stakeholders including farmers, food industry, and consumers due to value addition. |