Physico-chemical properties and proximate analysis of fresh and dried karonda (Carrisa carandas)
Keywords:
Karonda, drying, physical property, proximate analysesAbstract
Karonda (Carrisa carandas) is an important minor edible underexploited fruit crops. This study was designed to explore the physicochemical properties and proximate values of fresh and dried karonda. Fresh fruits were collected in the month of June and July. Well-matured fruits were harvested using hand picking and then sorted based on their color and uniformity. Proximate analyses of fresh and dried Karonda were performed using standard procedures. The results showed that the physical properties like length of fresh and dried karonda were 7.4±0.87 (cm) and 4.6±0.90(cm), width of the fresh and dried was found 7.3±0.75 (cm). Density of fresh and dried karonda were found 0.63±0.00(g/ml) and 0.65±0.01(g/ml) respectively. The proximate results of fresh karonda were as follows: carbohydrate, (16.72±1.21%); protein (1.68±0.16%); fat (1.94±0.42%), moisture (87.29±0.73%); ash (1.32±0.05%), fiber (1.46±0.09%) and dried karonda had carbohydrate (61.51±1.21%), protein (2.07±1.07%), fat (4.47±0.30%), moisture (28±1.41%); ash (2.12±1.07%), fiber (1.92±0.01%), respectively, The study revealed that the fresh and dried karonda have good potent of nutritional composition. The nutritive composition varies from fresh karonda to dried karonda, which could be a range of commercialized fruits for dietary supplements, helping the economy of poor people if value-added products are encouraged.
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