Processing Approaches and Product Development of Red Banana (Musa Acuminata Var. Red Dacca) Fruit Leather —An In-Depth Review
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Processing Approaches and Product Development of Red Banana (Musa Acuminata Var. Red Dacca) Fruit Leather —An In-Depth Review
1Aathirai Malar M A Department of Food Processing and Preservation Technology, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu)
22uef001@avinuty.ac.in
2Akshaya P
Department of Food Processing and Preservation Technology, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu)
22uef003@avinuty.ac.in
3Swathi C S
Department of Food Processing and Preservation Technology Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu)
22uef030@avinuty.ac.in
4Dr A Reni, Associate Professor , Department of Food
Processing and Preservation Technology,
Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu)
reni_fppt@avinuty.ac.in
Abstract: Red banana (Musa acuminata var. Red Dacca) is a very nutritious tropical fruit. However, its fast ripening and soft texture can result in significant post-harvest losses. One effective way to tackle this issue is by turning the fruit into value-added products like fruit leather. This review looks at how to make red banana leather using simple and sustainable methods. Key steps include washing, pulping, heating the pulp at 80 °C, adding potassium metabisulphite, solar drying, and packaging. Solar drying is highlighted as a cost-effective and environmentally friendly method that helps maintain the natural color, flavor, and nutrients of the fruit. Proper pretreatment and drying enhance product safety and extend shelf life. Overall, solar-dried red banana leather offers a promising option as a healthy, natural snack and serves as a useful approach to reduce banana waste.
Keywords: Red banana, fruit leather, solar dryer, KMS, value addition, dehydration, natural fruit products.
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