Shelf Stable Luscious and Nutritious Chiku Fruit Bites

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Implementing Organization

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)

Project Overview

Chiku or sapota is climacteric fruit well known for its delicious and unique flavor as well as appeal. Fruit undergoes rapid over-ripening, microbial spoilage and rotting leading to high post-harvest losses. This BARC technology deals with the development of nutritious and luscious shelf stable Chiku Fruit Bites product.

Benefits

Chiku Fruit Bites' is a nutritious Ready-to-Eat (RTE) food having good potential in domestic & international market;

It is a value added better alternative option for consumers beyond the chiku season;

The technology will be helpful for fruit growers and processors in converting the fruit to stable form for reducing post-harvest losses.

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Funding Organization

Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)

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Thrust Areas

Rural Technologies

Focus Area

Agriculture Technology

Sanction Amount

₹ 60,000

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