Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology.

Udaipur

A short presentation on

Submitted to Dr. N.S. Rathore Dr. G.K. Mathur

Submitted by Ms. Neha Balan Final yr. (F.T.)

Introduction:Introduction: Aonla (Emblica officinalis) or Indian (Emblica officinalis) gooseberry is indigenous to Indian subsubcontinent.  India ranks first in the world in area and production of this crop.

Nutritional aspect and economic importance:importance: The fruit is a very good source of vitamin C containing chemical substances called lucoenthocyanin and polyphenols which retard the oxidation of vitamin C.  Dried fruits are useful in haemorrhages, diarrhea, dysentery, anaemia, jaundice, dyspepsia and cough

Contd.
 Aonla is used in indigenous medicines (aurevedic system) viz. trifla and chavanprash.  For value added products.

Processing equipments:equipments:   
Shredder Hydraulic press Solar tunnel dryer Aonla pricking machine

Equipment used in industries

 Continuous feed seed removal unit for aonla

Continuous feed seed removal unit for use by the aonla processing industries

Processing:Processing:      
Quantity of Aonla- 6-7 k AonlaPRODUCTS: Candy Shreds Juice Syrup Powder

ContinuedContinued    
Squash Chutney Aonla preserve Pickles Jelly

CreativityCreativity-By product utilization

 Seeds  Aonla dietary fiber enriched biscuits

Innovation:Innovation: Beverages  10% pineapple juice 20% aonla juice 70% sugar syrup 25 degree brix  Salt and black pepper  Glazed candy and salted candy  Shreds (salty)

Conclusion:Conclusion: Value added products have a good demand in local and international market.
For ideal production of aonla and its sustainable development in India, it is very important to provide scientific proven technology of aonla cultivation, processing and post-harvest handling to farmers, traders and exporters and create mass awareness in potential areas at national level .