A Sustainable Process for Nutrient Enriched Fruit Juice Processing: An Enzymatic Venture

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A Sustainable Process for Nutrient Enriched Fruit Juice Processing: An Enzymatic Venture

Year : 2018

Publisher : Wiley

Source Title : Principles and Applications of Fermentation Technology

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Abstract

Fruits and vegetables hold a superior place in our routine life not only from economic aspects but also from health benefit for curing several illness. India is the second largest producer of fruits all over the world. But improper storage and exposure to the external factors accelerate the loss of quality attributes. The gap between seasonal supply of fruits and its demand throughout the year enforced us for proper storage. Preservation through juice production ensures availability and supply around the year. Like fresh fruits, fruit juice is also gaining more impetus throughout the world for its refreshing nature, therapeutic value and health benefits. Modern life style led us to take fruit juice rather than fresh fruit and becoming more popular with time span. Juice processing have a major influence on phytochemicals property, antioxidant property, texture, and shelf life. Conventional processing are reported for hampering the original properties of juice. In this consequence enzyme mediated juice processing offer tremendous advantages over traditional methods. It is an integral component of juice processing and highly acceptable from industrial point of view. The main purpose of paradigm shifting from traditional to alternative processing is concentrated on the high yield, process efficiency, cost effective production, upliftment of nutritional properties, soothing appearance, and extent shelf life.