Effect of Drying Methods on Physical, Proximate and Mineral Content of Ghol (Portulaca oleracea)

Author: Mundhe S.S., More D.R. and Shinde E.M.

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Abstract

To assess the effects of various drying techniques, including solar, cabinet, sun, and shade drying, on physical, proximate, and mineral content, ghol (Portulaca oleracea) leaves were used. Hunger is one of today's most pressing problems, and using wild edible plants can be one of the solutions. To obtain the best processed form of leaves with the most nutrients, the effect of processing on nutrient retention was evaluated. Effect of drying techniques on the physical characteristics of dehydrated Ghol powder revealed that cabinet drying produced the best results for true density, bulk density, angle of repose, Carr index, and Hausner ratio. In comparison to fresh leaves, the dehydrated Ghol powder had a significantly higher ash, fat, protein, fibre, and carbohydrate content, and a lower moisture content with better retention in cabinet drying method. Results of mineral composition showed that there was significant increase in mineral content of dehydrated Ghol powder as compare to fresh leaves with better retention in cabinet drying.

Keywords

Ghol (Portulaca oleracea), drying methods, physical, nutrients

Conclusion

Effect of drying methods on physical properties of dehydrated Ghol powder showed that the best results of true density, bulk density, angle of repose, carr index and hausner ratio were observed in cabinet drying. Effect of drying methods on proximate composition of dehydrated Ghol powder revealed that there was significant increase in ash, fat, protein, fiber and carbohydrate and decrease in moisture content in dehydrated Ghol powder as compare to fresh leaves. The better retention of proximate composition of powder was observed in cabinet drying method. Effect of drying methods on mineral composition of dehydrated Ghol powder revealed that there was significant increase in mineral content of dehydrated Ghol powder as compare to fresh leaves. The better retention of mineral composition of powder was observed in cabinet drying method. The cabinet drying method was best among all drying methods with better retention of physical and nutritional quality parameters with less time require for drying.

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Mundhe S.S., More D.R. and Shinde E.M. (2023). Effect of Drying Methods on Physical, Proximate and Mineral Content of Ghol (Portulaca oleracea). Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(1): 610-615.