PRESERVING STRAWBERRY QUALITY BY EMPLOYING NOVEL FOOD PRESERVATION AND PROCESSING TECHNIQUES –RECENT UPDATES AND FUTURE SCOPE – AN OVERVIEW

摘要

Appropriate use of currently available food processing and preservation techniquesrnin a sustainable way is the need of the hour. Strawberry fruits have gainedrnpopularity worldwide for their unique taste, aroma and mouthfeel, and earn hugernforeign exchequer for the growing region. Owing to higher perishability andrnshorter shelf life, freshly harvested strawberries need to be preserved instantaneously.rnThere are many challenges concerning the safety and quality of strawberriesrnwhich are faced during pre- and postharvest stages. In the present review, wernare highlighting a few pros and cons of some of the available preservation technologiesrnand how this can be used to preserve and extend the shelf life of freshlyrnharvested strawberries.