1Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli-415 712, India
Post Graduate Institute of Post Harvest Technology and Management, Killa-Roha-402 304, India
*E-mail: gitas964@gmail.com
Online published on 7 December, 2023.
The present research was carried at PG Institute of Post Harvest Management in department of Medicinal Aromatic Plants, Spices and Forest Crops, Killa, Roha Maharashtra, India to find out suitable drying method and to standardize the Aloe vera powder preparation process. The physic o-chemical properties of A. vera powder were evaluated to study storage stability. Packaging material and storage time significantly influenced all the parameters. Quality of powder showed good shelf life in convective tray drying method at 50°C when packed in polyethylene bags. Storage for 90 days at room temperature did not affect the quality and was suitable for human consumption.
Aloe vera, Pulp Powder Drying methods Storage
