Technologies
Title: | Shelf- life extension of hard mature mangoes var. 'Kesar' to enable export via sea-route |
Area: | Rural Technologies |
Focus Area: | Agriculture Technology, Post-harvest Technology |
Social Benefits: | This technology is potentially useful for various stakeholders involved in mango trade including APEDA, State Agriculture and Marketing Board, mango growers, exporters etc. |
Developing Agency: | Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai, Maharashtra |
Brief Description
Description : | There is a great demand for premium varieties of Indian mangoes in several countries including the USA. Currently the mangoes are subjected to radiation treatment in accordance with USDA regulations before being exported to the USA by air. The share of Indian mangoes in the USA continues to be quite modest due to high air freight cost and volume restrictions due to limited air cargo, which have a negative impact on export revenues. Utilizing the sea route would substantially reduce costs and improve export volume, allowing wider market penetration. This technology provides a 'Standard Operating Procedure for processing Indian 'Kesar' mangoes for sea-route shipment to the USA. Through this technology, the shelf-life of processed 'Kesar' mango increases under specified condition of storage with retention of natural quality attributes. |