Processed Vegetables and Fruits
Processed vegetables and fruits are fresh fruits and vegetables that have been altered through physical, chemical, or thermal methods to improve their shelf life, safety, convenience, or nutritional value. Processing helps reduce post-harvest losses, ensures year-round availability, and adds value to agricultural produce.
Objectives of processing
Extend shelf life
Preserve nutritional quality
Improve food safety
Enhance convenience
Reduce post-harvest losses
Increase market value
Enable transportation and storage over long distances
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