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Indian Journal of Pure & Applied Biosciences (IJPAB)
Year : 2019, Volume : 7, Issue : 6
First page : (332) Last page : (339)
Article doi: : http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2582-2845.7800

Valorization of Pumpkin Based Products for Small and Medium Food Business Operations

Stephy Das¹ and V. Krishnasree^2*
1Subject Matter Specialist (Community Science) Krishi Vigyan Kendra
(Kerala Agricultural University), Kannur
²Assistant Professor (Community Science) College of Agriculture
(Kerala Agricultural University) Padannakkad, Kasaragod
*Corresponding Author E-mail: krishnasree.arun@gmail.com
Received: 1.09.2019  |  Revised: 4.10.2019   |  Accepted: 12.10.2019  

 ABSTRACT

Global food security and economic growth is largely depending on agriculture as it one of the most renewable wealth in the world. However it is noted that many plant species are still unexplored and underutilized. This strategy emphasis an earnest need to concentrate on research in diversification and popularization of such underexplored crops. In this scenario the current study initiates to analyze how valorization of an underutilized vegetable like pumpkin and further its technology transfer helps in promoting small and medium food business operations. Pumpkin based confectionery, beverage and preserved items were optimized and the technological know-how of the same were transferred to the prospective entrepreneurs and agricultural students in the study locale. New entrepreneurs were empowered as an outcome of the study likewise it also opened a scope for better returns for the self-help groups in the rural area with minimal input cost.

Keywords: Valorization, Pumpkin, Agriculture, Vegetables

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Cite this article: Das, S. & Krishnasree, V. (2019). Valorization of Pumpkin Based Products for Small and Medium Food Business Operations, Ind. J. Pure App. Biosci. 7(6), 332-339. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2582-2845.7800