Technologies in Health
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Banana Juice Extraction Process
Introduction
Banana
is the most abundant fruit crop grown in India. Extraction
of juice is an effective method of reducing post-harvest
loss of the fruit. A novel lab-scale process has been
developed at BARC for extraction of juice from banana
and production of banana powder as a by-product. Clear
juice with a yield of upto 55% (w/w) is obtained without
addition of any enzymes and can be stored upto 3 months
inside cold storage at temperatures below 40C without
adding any preservatives. The residual pulp is converted
into fine banana powder.
Applications of Banana Juice
Being high on potassium and useful
enzymes it can be used as a health drink.
Can be used mixed with other fruit
juices or drinks for additional flavor.
Can be concentrated and used
as Syrup in food industry
Applications of Banana Powder
Can be used as a substitute for
flour in cakes and biscuits,
Can be used as a flavoring agent
in milk.
Can be a good high-fiber low-sugar
food base for patients of diabetes
Contact for
more information Head,
Technology Transfer & Collaboration Division,
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre,
Trombay, Mumbai - 400 085
Tel : 091-022-25505337/25593897
Fax : 091-022-25505151
E-mail : headttcd@barc.gov.in
Banana
is the most abundant fruit crop grown in India. Extraction
of juice is an effective method of reducing post-harvest
loss of the fruit. A novel lab-scale process has been
developed at BARC for extraction of juice from banana
and production of banana powder as a by-product. Clear
juice with a yield of upto 55% (w/w) is obtained without
addition of any enzymes and can be stored upto 3 months
inside cold storage at temperatures below 40C without
adding any preservatives. The residual pulp is converted
into fine banana powder.