Development of Value Added Food Products from Tropical Tubers

Astudy was conducted to develop value added food products from tropical tubers. Among the minor tubers, Amorphophallus paeoniifolius, Typhonium trilobatum and colocasia esculenta were selected and subjected to different pre-treatments and standardized value added products. The sensory evaluation and nutritional analysis showed that the products developed by using tubers were acceptable up to 30 per cent incorporation. The standardized products from the selected tubers can be explored cottage industries for income generation and employment opportunities. Tuber crops have a prominent role in feeding the world and these crops are going to be an important component in food security system in the coming decades.