Processing & Value Addition of Fruits and Vegetables

Abstract

This book entitled 'Processing and Value Addition of Fruits and Vegetables' comprehensively covers all the aspects of selected fruits and vegetables involved in their post-harvest operations viz. minimal processing, drying, and dehydration, processing for different value-added products, regulatory guidelines for quality and additives of processed products, machinery, and required equipment, etc. This book also gives an extensive insight into one more important aspect that is financial evaluation for the establishment of processing units for fruits and vegetables. Besides, presenting the scientific know-how for the development of various processed products from fruits and vegetables, the utilization of by-products has also been covered elaborately. Every subject is well described in a systematic manner and well-illustrated covering ts and recent updates. This book holds the promise of being highly helpful for farmers, food processors, entrepreneurs, academicians and students, and other readers working in the area of fruits and vegetable processing