Effect of drying methods and storage containers on gallic acid content in fruits of Terminalia bellerica L.

Abstract

The aim of the present study was to see the effect of drying methods and storage containers on gallic acid content in fruits of Terminalia bellerica (Baheda). The study showed the sun drying better in comparison to shade and artificial dryings (hot air oven) to maintain quality of fruits in terms of gallic acid content. Besides, low cost HDPE containers, ambient temperature and six month period were found the optimum conditions for storage of T. bellerica fruit pulp.