Standardization of cost effective pretreatments and drying methods for dehydration of Agaricus bisporus
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Authors
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Devina Vaidya
Department of Post Harvest Technology, Dr Y S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni-Solan (HP)
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Anil Gupta
Department of Post Harvest Technology, Dr Y S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni-Solan (HP)
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Surabhi Sharma
Department of Post Harvest Technology, Dr Y S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni-Solan (HP)
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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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