Standardization of cost effective pretreatments and drying methods for dehydration of Agaricus bisporus

Authors

  • Devina Vaidya Department of Post Harvest Technology, Dr Y S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni-Solan (HP)
  • Anil Gupta Department of Post Harvest Technology, Dr Y S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni-Solan (HP)
  • Surabhi Sharma Department of Post Harvest Technology, Dr Y S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni-Solan (HP)
  • Manoj Vaidya Department of Social Sciences, Dr Y S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni-Solan (HP)

Abstract

White button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) has delicate texture and aroma and thus requires special precaution during dehydration process. To enhance the quality of dried/ dehydrated products, the dehydration of white button mushroom was carried out with pretreatments like blanching alone and in combination with 0.05% KMS, 0.1% citric acid and 125 ppm EDTA. Drying characteristics of Agaricus bisporus under solar drying, cabinet-air drying (60+2°C) and dehumidifier drying (50+ 2°C) for seven hours were found suitable. Rehydration ratio, crude protein content, phosphorus and drying yield were used as criteria for evaluating the quality of dehydrated mushrooms.

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2011-07-31

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Vol. 20 No. 1 (2011)

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Vaidya, D., Gupta, A., Sharma, S., & Vaidya, M. (2011). Standardization of cost effective pretreatments and drying methods for dehydration of Agaricus bisporus. Mushroom Research, 20(1). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/MR/article/view/48899