Studies on processing standardization and value addition to kinnow juice industry by products

Abstract

Citrus fruits contribute substantially to the economy of various countries worldwide including USA, Brazil, Mexico, China, Iran, India, Spain, Greece and its cultivation is a profitable venture. These fruits are consumed either as whole fruits or as juice after processing. These are rich source of vitamin C, dietary fiber and have antioxidant properties. Their share of consumption is increasing in the society with increase in population. The processing of citrus fruits yields a significant amount of by-products as waste in form of pulp and pomace. Dumping and improper disposal of by-products of the citrus juice processing industry have created various disposal and environmental problems due to high sugar content and moisture. Current management of industrial processing waste includes landfilling and as animal feed after drying, which are not very effective solutions to the problem. So, proper measures need to be taken to identify the source and reduce the waste generation during processing steps besides its value addition. newline