Journal of Food Processing & Technology

Ahmed A

Publications

• Research Article
  Exploring the Nutritional Quality Improvement in Cereal Bars Incorporated with Pulp of Guava Cultivars
  Author(s): Jahanzeb M, Atif RM, Ahmed A, Shehzad A, Sidrah and Nadeem MJahanzeb M, Atif RM, Ahmed A, Shehzad A, Sidrah and Nadeem M
  
  Fruits play an important role in human diet because they are dynamic bases of minerals, vitamins and dietary fiber. They are rich sources of iron, phosphorous, calcium, and magnesium and contribute 90% of dietary vitamin C. Yellow and green fruits are rich in vitamin A (beta carotene) folic acid, niacin and thiamine which are vital for normal functioning of the human body. Due to the high perishability, Guava fruit ripen quickly in a few days after harvesting at room temperature. Due to its delicate nature it cannot be stored for a longer period of time. The surplus quantity of the fruit remains unsold and goes to waste during peak harvest season. Extension in post-harvest shelf life and preservation of guava fruit is the pre-requisite for the economical and efficient utilization of this important fruit commodity in Pakistan. Guava pulp is considered as a .. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-7110.1000567

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