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Packaging, storage and value addition of aonla,an underutilized fruit, in India

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 June 2013

Vijaykumar T. Kore ,
H. Lembisana Devi  and
J. Kabir
Vijaykumar T. Kore*
Affiliation:
Dep. Postharvest Technol. Hortic. Crops, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur, Dist. Nadia, West Bengal - 741252, India. korevijay56@gmail.com, j_kabir@rediffmail.com
H. Lembisana Devi
Affiliation:
Dep. Fruits Orchard Manag., Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur, Dist. Nadia, West Bengal - 741252 India
J. Kabir
Affiliation:
Dep. Postharvest Technol. Hortic. Crops, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur, Dist. Nadia, West Bengal - 741252, India. korevijay56@gmail.com, j_kabir@rediffmail.com
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* Correspondence and reprints
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Abstract

The product. Aonla (Emblica officinalis Geartn), the king of arid fruits, popularly known as “Indian gooseberry”, is a small-sized minor subtropical fruit grown widely in North India. India ranks first in the world in aonla area and production volume. It is considered to be a “wonder fruit for health” because of its unique properties. Uses. Aonla fruit is very useful in treating many diseases such as diabetes, cough, asthma, bronchitis, headache, dyspepsia, colic, flatulence, skin diseases, leprosy, jaundice, scurvy, diarrhea and cancer. Packaging. Different packaging materials such as nylon net, perforated polyethylene bags, ventilated corrugated fiber boxes, gunny bags, wooden crates, etc., can be used for prolonging the storage life of fruit. Storage. Refrigerated storage helps in enhancing the storage life of fruit. Value addition. There are numerous products such as aonla squash, candy, jam, chutney, etc., which are prepared from aonla fruit. Inclusion of these products in the diet definitely helps in improving the nutritional value of Indian meals. Discussion. The low cost of the products as well as good sensory, nutritional and shelf life qualities mean that processed aonla products are appropriate for commercialization. In order to obtain a good income from aonla, it must be sold immediately in the market; if not, to make profit, proper storage facilities should be available.

Keywords

Emblica officinalisfruitstraditional usespackaging equipmentstoragevalue addedEmblica officinalisfruitsutilisation traditionnellematériel d'emballagestockagevaleur ajoutéeEmblica officinalisfrutasusos tradicionalesmaquinaria de embalajealmacenamientovalor añadido
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Fruits , Volume 68 , Issue 3 , May 2013 , pp. 255 - 266
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© 2013 Cirad/EDP Sciences

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