Mango (Mangifera indica Linn.) is one of the most important tropical fruits in the world. About 20% of the fruits are processed for products such as puree, nectar, leather, pickles and canned slices, which have worldwide popularity. During the processing of mango, several million tons of wastes are produced annually from factories in which peel and pomace each contributes about 15 – 20% of the mango fruit. As peel and pomace are rich in phytochemicals, fibre and vitamin C are not currently utilized for any commercial purpose and it is discarded as a waste and becoming a source of pollution. There is a need to develop cheap and commonly available technology for extending the shelf life of these produce. Chemical preservatives are used for providing the preservation effect to the stored mango peel and pomace as it controls the growth of microorganisms and also maintain the keeping quality of the stored products. | Quality analysis of mango fruit waste for utilization in food products
