CONVENIENCE AND HEALTH FOODS 3 (1+2)

Lesson 10 : Fruit And Vegetable Based Convenience Foods

Hurdle Technology (HT)

Meaning: The process is based on reduction in water activity, lowering of pH and mild heat treatment in controlled osmotic conditions.

1. Hurdle technology can be used to develop shelf life stable, high moisture fruit products with products storable at room temperature.
2. Pineapple, apple, mango, guava and pear can be used for preparation of fruits.
3. The products are found microbiologically safe with a shelf life of 6-8 months at ambient temperature in flexible laminate pouches.
4. The products can be eaten as such or can be used in preparation of fruit salads, ice creams, desserts and similar products.