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Green Leafy Vegetables
FLOW CHART FOR THE PREPARATION OF DEHYDRATED GREENS POWDER
VALUE ADDED PRODUCTS FROM CABBAGE
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Select matured clean cabbage
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Shred it to 5 mm size and mix with 2.5 % salt
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Pack it layer by layer in a container, 2/3 height
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Seal hermetically and allow for natural fermentation at room temp.
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Blanch it at 70  for 10 min, after 28 days
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Store under shade in clean place and use it within four months
Benefits
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Fermented cabbage releases isothiocyanate from glucosinolate present in the cabbage, which fights against cancer.
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Consumption of value added cabbage reduces the risk of cancer on breast, lungs and colon
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Reduces post harvest losses during peak season and also has export potential.
FLOW CHART FOR PREPARATION OF LEAF POWDERS
FLOW CHART FOR PREPARATION OF CURRY LEAF POWDER CORIANDER LEAF POWDER BASED MIXES
PREPARATION OF GREENS BASED READY-TO-USE VEGETABLE SOUP MIX
Technologies Available
* - Post Harvest Technology Centre, TNAU, Coimbatore.
** - Home Science College and Research Institute, TNAU, Madurai. |
