Abstract:
Fruits play a vital role in the human diet and are very good for children and adolescent health, but due to higher moisture content fruits have a shorter shelf life and excess postharvest losses. After mango and orange, guava is Pakistan's third-most-productive fruit. Guava is marketed as a "super-fruit" because of its high dietary fiber content, vitamin C, vitamin A, and riboflavin, as well as mineral salts and proteins. Guava's high ascorbic acid content makes it a powerful fighter against oxidation and free radicals, which cause degenerative disease. Banana (Musa spp.) is one of the world's most extensive range and fourth most significant food crops in terms of the gross value of production, and due to its flavor and nutritional value. Guava and banana fruit leather was analyzed for physico-chemical (moisture content, acidity, pH, and total soluble solids), minerals (sodium, potassium, and iron), antioxidants level and sensory evaluation. Six different treatments were prepared by pulp of both fruits at different ratios. Treatment plan consist of T1, 100:0, Guava. T2, 0: 100. Banana. T1, 20:80. T2, 40:60. T3, 50:50. T4, 60:40 respectively to make fruit leather. Additives such as Citric acid and KMS (Potassium meta-bisulfite) was added to the mixed pulp at the rate of 0.3% and 600ppm respectively. Cabinet driers are mostly used for the preparation of fruits leather from 55°C to 60°C for 7 hours till the desired moisture of 15% is achieved. Fruit leather was stored for 45 days and analyses were done with the interval of 15 days at four different intervals 0, 15, 30, and 45 days. Blended guava-banana (40:60) leather was found best among the treatments in terms of better nutritional and sensory characteristics at initial and also during the subsequent storage periods. 45 days of storage also evaluated for sensory evaluation by trained and expert judges. Prepared fruit leather T2 treatment showed better results with better nutrient retention. Through this research, dietary value of combined guava and banana fruit can be preserved. The high number of phytochemicals, fiber, minerals, vitamins, and other nutrients found in banana make it useful food. .
Page(s):
221-221
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Abstract Book on Global Science Technology and Management Conference, Volume: 0, Issue: 0, Year: 2023
Keywords:
malnutrition
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Guava
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Banana
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health
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Fruit leather