The term superfood describes a nutrient-rich food considered to be especially beneficial for health and well-being and Moringa is considered one of them. It is the superhero of the plant kingdom. It is native to the foothills of Himalayas but a surge in awareness about its benefits has increased it cultivation area as well. Moringa …
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Researchers in India develop cheap edible coating for apples to overcome cold chain challenges
Researchers from National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) have developed a low cost polysaccharide-based coating from wheat straw and oat bran that, when sprayed on the surface of apples, prevents their decay during storage and transportation. Apples are picked in the month of September- October in the himlaliyan region of India. From there, they are supplied …
Loss Situation of Onions- Potential for cold storages to stabilize prices
THE SCENARIO Onion is an important commodity which is grown worldwide for culinary as well as medicinal purposes. India is the second-largest producer of onion after China. Within India, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh produce more than 50% of the onions. However, the bulk handling of onions is poor in India with losses of fresh onion …
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