Papaya fruit was used for the production of best quality powder by using low cost technology. Various treatments were standardized prior to drying of the shreds of papaya and among these treatment T2 . by steam blanching of shreds for 3 minutes and dipping in per cent KMS followed by immediate cooling. The pre-treated shreds were then dried in mechanical dehydrator at 55±2 °C and then converted into powder by grinding in mixer cum grinder. | Standardization of predrying treatments for the production of papaya fruit powder and its utilization in the development of instant Halwa Mix
