PPT-POST HARVEST MANAGEMENT OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

Department Dairy Technology Course Title Food Technology I Course No DTT 322 Course Teacher Bipin Kumar Singh Introduction Fruits and vegetables fresh or processed form an important component of our diet and there is an . TURMERIC : Post - Production Management Organisation: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), AGST Prepared by Anne Plotto. Edited by Fran FACS Standards 8.5.1, 8.5.2, 8.5.3, 8.5.4, 8.5.5, 8.5.6, 8.5.7. Kowtaluk, Helen and Orphanos Kopan, Alice. . Food For Today. . McGraw Hill-Glencoe. 2004.. Effects of cooking on vegetables and fruits. Chapter 16. Bell Ringer. January 11. th. , 2012. What have you learned about fruits and vegetables so far?. Definition of a fruit. Botanical: ripened enlarged ovaries and parts of a plant’s flowers. Did You Know?. What is the fruit or vegetable consumed most by Americans?. Some common “vegetables” are actually fruits. How many can you name?. Which fruit typically contains more than 200 seeds?. Did You Know?. What is the fruit or vegetable consumed most by Americans?. Some common “vegetables” are actually fruits. How many can you name?. Which fruit typically contains more than 200 seeds?. Why should we eat FRUIT? . Fruits are high in:. Vitamins . A & C. Fiber. Carbohydrates. Potassium. Fruits are low in:. Fat. Calories. Sodium. Some fruits also contain folic acid, . magnesium, iron, etc.. Why should we eat FRUIT? . Fruits are high in:. Vitamins . A & C. Fiber. Carbohydrates. Potassium. Fruits are low in:. Fat. Calories. Sodium. Some fruits also contain folic acid, . magnesium, iron, etc.. All images are available on . www.google.com. with a Creative Commons 0 License.. Why should we eat FRUIT? . Fruits are high in:. Vitamins A & C. Fiber. Carbohydrates. Potassium. Fruits are low in:. Introduction . low fruit and vegetable intake is estimated to. . cause about 31% of . . heart . disease and 11% of stroke. . (. worldwide. ). What is the difference?. Traditionally, most . people. Handling Of Fruits And Vegetables. It is the stage of fully development of tissue of fruit and vegetables only after which it . will ripen normally. During . the process of maturation the fruit receives a regular supply of . celebrated in churches by bringing baskets . of food to give thanks to God. People enjoy . singing, praying, listening to stories and . decorating the church.. What is Harvest Festival?. A harvest festival is a celebration of the food that is grown on the land.. MATURITY . It is the stage of fully development of tissue of fruit and vegetables only after which it will ripen normally. During the process of maturation the fruit receives a regular supply of food material from the plant. The inherent quality of produce can not be improved after harvest, only maintained for the expected window of time characteristic of the commodity. Part of successful postharvest handling is knowing what this window of opportunity is under your specific conditions of production, season, method of handling, and distance to market. As a general approach, the following practices can help to maintain quality:. Low in . fat. , . sodium. and . protein. Excellent source of . fiber. (especially the skins!). Vitamins & Minerals Fruits Provide:. Vitamin C (Citrus, melons, strawberries). Vitamin A (Deep yellow and green fruits).