Post-harvest value addition of Syzygium cumini L. (Jamun)

Abstract

Jamun (Syzygium cumini L.) is an evergreen tropical tree belongs to the family Myrtaceae. The world production of Jamun is estimated at 13.5 million tonnes out of which 15.4 per cent is contributed by India. In the world, India ranks second in production of Jamun. Maharashtra state is the largest producer followed by Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Assam. Jamun fruit is is good source of iron, vitamin C and other vital nutrients. Post-harvest value addition of Jamun fruit includes preparation of jam, jelly squash and making powder from Jamun seeds which has great medicinal properties for diabetic patients. Two most common value added products jam and squash were prepared from Jamun as part of the study. The TSS of the developed value added products were found to be 67.4 ± 0.4 and 44 ± 0.6 for jam and squash respectively. Hedonic analysis was conducted in order to decide the consumer acceptability of the product developed.