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| Title: | Effect of drying on the physico-chemical and organoleptic characteristics of Chayote (Sechium edule Sw.) |
| Authors: | Kaur, Kulmeet
Sharma, HR
Verma, Ranjana |
| Keywords: | Sechium edule
Chow-Chow
Chayote shreds
Chayote pieces
Lonku
Dehydration
Organoleptic characteristics |
| Issue Date: | Mar-2010 |
| Publisher: | CSIR |
| IPC Code: | Int. cl.8—A61K 36/00, A23N 12/00 |
| Abstract: | Chayote (Sechium
edule Sw.), a neglected and
underutilized fruit grown in lower areas of Himachal Pradesh is rich in neutral
and acid detergent fibres but low in protein, fat and available energy.
However, the fruit is known for its medicinal value. In view of its poor
keeping quality and limited shelf life, the preservation by dehydration of
chayote pieces and shreds was attempted at 55, 65 and 75ºC in a mechanical
drier. The results of the study revealed that dehydration at 55 and 65ºC
yielded better quality products as assessed from the time of drying, colour
changes, reconstitution and sensory acceptability. |
| Page(s): | 29-33 |
| ISSN: | 0976-0512 (Online); 0976-0504 (Print) |
| Source: | IJNPR Vol.1(1) [March 2010]
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