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  Active and modified atmospheric packaging is growing at a faster phase and is widely used in both fresh and dry food packaging. The main objective of this type of packaging is to maintain the quality and freshness of the food for a long time. Two kinds of modified packaging are done, one is active and another is passive. Active modified atmospheric packaging involves displacement of gases and replacing it with the desired mixture of gases. The biggest reason for using modified atmospheric packaging is that it decreases the exposure of food to oxygen and protects it from spoilage, discoloration, and helps in maintaining flavors and texture of the food for a long time. Active modified atmospheric packaging is used on a large scale as it is a good barrier for moisture and oxygen, thereby increasing the shelf-life of the food in the active modified atmospheric package. Moreover, the modified atmospheric packaging is also finding large application in packing fresh cut fruits and vege...

  Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) is a plant whose leaves are sometimes supplemented (or the berries consumed as juice) for general anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative purposes. Sea buckthorn goes by a few different names, including sea berry, sandthorn, and sallowthorn.The leaves, flowers, and fruits of this plant can be employed primarily to make medicines. Sea buckthorn is known as a panacea, or cure-all, in many parts of Eastern Asia and Russia. Sea buckthorn has been used in Asian region for more than 12 centuries to heal various disorders and is used in modern times by allopathic and Ayurvedic practitioners alike It’s been used for thousands of years to treat all sorts of health issues and illnesses.  Sea buckthorn has an impressive nutritional profile that indirectly heals and fortifies the entire body.  With 14 essential vitamins, omega’s 3, 6, 9, the rare omega 7, super charged anti-oxidants, hundreds of other nutrients, and anti-inflammation properties. On...

 Cantaloupe, also known as muskmelon is one of the most popular forms of melon in the United States and is grown widely in California as well as throughout Europe, although the original source of cantaloupe was actually in Africa, Iran, and India. It is a member of the  Cucurbitacaea  family and can grow anywhere from 500g to 5kg (1-10 pounds) heavy. The North American variety is actually closely related to muskmelon, but it has adopted the European name of cantaloupe for all intents and purposes. Some of the important biological elements present in the cantaloupe include niacin, dietary fiber, potassium, folic acid and vitamins such as vitamin C, A, and vitamin B6. Cantaloupe, besides being consumed as a delicious fruit has a wide variety of associated health benefits, including healthy skin and eyes, reduced chances of cancer, healthy lungs, and decreased stress levels. It also strengthens the immune system, prevents arthritis and aids in managing diabetes. These attrib...

  Coconut is one of the most important tree nut or fruit earlier grown in Indian-Indonesian region but now grown in most of the countries in tropical region. There are a large number of commercial uses of different parts of the coconut and its derivatives. The different parts of coconut that are used are the husk, the shell, the flesh, the water, the leaves, Spathe and inflorescence etc. Coconut shell which was earlier thrown away is now used for a wide variety of applications; it is used as a charcoal, used to make handicrafts, the coconut shell activated carbon is used in toothpaste, medicines, soap etc. The demand for coconut shell powder in variety of applications is derived through its durability, toughness, better water absorption and resistance to fungal infestation. Asia Pacific and Latin America are projected to be the fastest growing region due to the easy availability of the raw material required for coconut shell powder in these regions. Browsing complete Table of Cont...

  Guava fruit is indigenous to Latin American countries such as Mexico and Peru. Due to its high nutritional value and varied use in processed products, guava is considered an important fruit in tropical and subtropical countries including India and Pakistan. Guava paste/puree is guava that has been cut, pulped, deseeded, refined and homogenized into a creamy liquid. In Europe and the U.S., guava is most popular as a flavoring ingredient and beverages industry in these regions have the high focus of guava puree, while the consumption of fresh guava fruit remains low.  Most of the trade that occurs is in processed guava form namely puree and concentrate. The pink variety of guava is often preferred for nectars preparation and the white variety preferred for blends. Both puree and concentrate form may be found in sweet and sour format and can range from white to deep pink color. Overall, guava puree /pulp is used to produce guava nectar, juice, concentrate jam, and jelly. Browsi...

  Quince is an unusual fruit which is closely related to apples and pears, with the scientific name Cydonia oblonga .  The quince fruit is a native product of the Eurasian area, which includes Uzbekistan, Armenia, Turkey, Hungary, Macedonia, and other nearby regions. On a global scale, the production of quince is around 106,000 acres, with Turkey being one of the top producer growing roughly 26,500 acres of quince. The acreage of quince grown in the U.S. is relatively small, making the fruit a specialty crop. California is the only place in the U.S. which grows quince commercially with around 205 tons of production annually. Quince is primarily known for the presence of high concentration of pectin in it, which further helps to set jellies, pastes, and preserves. In the past few decades, the consumption of quince declined due to the invention of powdered gelatin, but however, it made a comeback with the high-end restaurants which have featured quince as a specialty fruit. Brow...

  Valine is one of the nine essential amino acid, categorized as branched-chain aliphatic amino acid found in many proteins. An essential amino acid implies that it is not made by the human body or is made in a significantly low quantity, yet it is important for wound healing, detoxification of nitrogenous wastes, stimulating immune function among others. Some of the sources of valine are cheese, dairy & eggs, soya foods, lamb & beef and seeds & nuts. This amino acid aids in preventing the breakdown of muscle, because it supplies the muscles with an extra glucose responsible for the energy production during physical activity and this has gained popularity among the gym going population as a powerful health supplement.   Consumers are now skeptical about the product offering by different brands in the cosmetics segment and tend to buy products based on the ingredients. Amino acids in cosmetics is not a significantly new concept, however the recent growth in de...