Valorisation of Watermelon Rind - Waste to Valuable Products

Authors

  • Pooja B. K. Division of Food Science and Postharvest Technology, ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, Delhi (110 012), India
  • Vidyashree Division of Food Science and Postharvest Technology, ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, Delhi (110 012), India
  • Reethu G. R. Division of Food Science and Postharvest Technology, ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, Delhi (110 012), India

Keywords:

Nutrition, Rind, Waste, Water melon

Abstract

Watermelon is an important summer delicacy favoured by all kinds of people. Watermelon rind is the by-product often considered as waste but it is actually a rich source of nutrients especially dietary fibre and protein. It is often remained underutilized due to lack knowledge about processing technologies for its valorisation. This article gives a view of different possible ways to use watermelon rind as a source of nutrient in preparation of different kinds of food which are affordable and easily prepared/ assessable by the people.

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Published

2021-10-02

How to Cite

[1]
B. K., P. et al. 2021. Valorisation of Watermelon Rind - Waste to Valuable Products. Biotica Research Today. 3, 10 (Oct. 2021), 817–818.

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 10 (2021): October, 2021

Section

General Article

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