Effect of Storage Period on Fenugreek Foliage Dehydrated by Different Methods

Abstract

Dehydration implies the partial removal of water from the agricultural product to a safe level of moisture content for preservation of quality, quantity, nutritional value and viability. Due to dehydration, concentration of solid increases leading to a reduction in water activity and the product becomes stable and free from insects and pests attacks, yeast and mould growth during further storage. Dehydration has also been practiced at domestic level by utilizing solar radiation. Solar drying can be considered as an International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences ISSN: 2319-7706 Volume 8 Number 11 (2019) Journal homepage: http://www.ijcmas.com