Grade 8 Dried vegetables and fruits

Packaging:

Packaging is the science of protecting products for storage, distribution, use and sale.

The significance of packaging in production of dry vegetables and fruits are listed below:

1.       Physical Protection: Packaging provides the protection from any damage, shock, vibration etc. to dry vegetables and fruits.

     2.       Barrier Protection: Packaging increases  the longevity of dry vegetables and fruits by keeping the content clean, fresh and safe.

     3.       Information Transmission: Packaging provides information related to the dry vegetables and fruits, expiry date, using method, quality, etc.

      4.       Convenience सुविधा: Packaging add comfort in storing, handling, opening, closing to the dried vegetables and fruits.

  v  What is Post Production Process?

The process of making available of final packaged product to the customer is called post production process.

The major aspects of Post PP are:

   1.       Identification of market:

Identification of market is the process of analyzing the environment in advance for product's success. It includes few questions like what is the size of market? Is the demand good enough? Is the transportation facility available? etc. It is advised to identify the market before the establishment of firm.

   2.       Distribution and selling:

It is the process of providing products to the customer directly or indirectly. A proper link between customer and production point should be established. If the market is near, one can sell the products easily. However, if it is far, one should take help of various distributors. For e.g. mobile phones that was made in china are available here through various distributors.

v  What is Processing of dry vegetables and fruits?

Processing of dry vegetables and fruits refers to the process of transforming raw vegetables and fruits into dry products. It helps to minimize the loss of nutrients as less as possible so that it can be used later.

v  Enlist the Important aspects of pre-drying treatment.

The important aspects of pre-drying treatment are as follow:

1.       Proper selection of vegetables and fruits

2.       Washing of vegetables and fruits

3.       Blanching, when necessary

4.       Peeling when necessary

5.       Cutting and slicing uniformly