BIOINFOLET - A Quarterly Journal of Life Sciences
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  • Year: 2021
  • Volume: 18
  • Issue: 3

Nutrient retention of coriander during preservation

  • Author:
  • Pratap Vyankatrao Naikwade
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • Page Number: 411 to 413

Department of Botany, Nya. Tyatyasaheb Aathalye Arts, Ved. S. R. Sapre Commerce and Vid. Dadasaheb Pitre Science College, Devrukh415804, Maharashtra, India

Online published on 6 October, 2021.

Abstract

Coriander foliage was preserved under five traditional methods. During preservation there was decrease in fresh weight, while per cent dry matter content increased. Preservation of coriander in earthen pot resulted in better nutrient retention, particularly that of β-carotene, ascorbic acid, chlorophyll and crude protein.

Keywords

Ascorbicacid, β-carotene, Chlorophyll, Coriander, Preservation