Experiment code 21.5.3.43
Experiment Title Development of dehydrated okra pod snacks
Research Type -
Experiment Background Okra is a flowering plant known for its edible seed pods. South Gujarat is hub for okra cultivation. Okra is rich in magnesium, folate, fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins C, K-1 and A. It may help support healthy pregnancy, heart health, blood sugar. it may even have anticancer properties. There are great fluctuation in the rate of okra, which generated force selling of okra. Processing of okra is neglected area and so its need to develop a product which may enhance the utility of okra pod. To overcome this issue an experiment was planned with following objectives.
Experiment Group Agricultural Engineering
Unit Type (02)EDUCATION UNIT
Unit (13)ASPEE COLLEGE OF HORTICULTURE (NAVSARI)
Department (218)Post Harvest Technology,ACHF, Navsari
BudgetHead (329/12940/00)329/01/REG/00253
Objective

1.   Standardization of drying of okra pod.

2.   Standardization of frying of okra pod.

3.   Packaging and storage study of dried and fried okra pod.
Season -
Location Unit Type (02)EDUCATION UNIT
Location Unit (13)ASPEE COLLEGE OF HORTICULTURE (NAVSARI)
Location Department (218)Post Harvest Technology,ACHF, Navsari
Plot No NA
PI Name (NAU-EMP-2007-000912)PARAG SUDHIRKUMAR PANDIT
PI Email postharvesttechnology@nau.in
PI Mobile 7600049187
Year of Approval 2025
Commencement Year 2026
Completion Year 2028
Design of Experiment (Other)

(b)

Experimental Design

:

FCR

(c)

Replications/Repetitions

:

4

(d)

Sample Size

:

500g okra / treatment / replication
Crop Spacing (cm x cm)

NA
Gross Plot (m x m) NA
Net Plot (m x m) NA
Total Experiment Area (m2) NA
Plot History Last Three Year

NA
Initial Soil Sample Analysis Report

NA
Initial Soil Sample Analysis Report Attachment Attachment Not Available!
Layout Plan

NA
Layout Plan Attachment Attachment Not Available!
Treatment

(a)

Treatments for performance:

Factor-1:Drying Method (2 Level)

                        M1=Freeze Drying(50°C, at760mm Hg);

                         M2=Oven Drying (50°C)

 

 

(a)

Factor-2:Packing Material (2 Level)

                         P1: 125μ HDPE pouch,

                         P2: Multilayer pouch,

                         P3: Glass Container.

Storage Environment: Ambient upto 12 months

Treatment Combination : 2x3 = 06

Packaging

Drying Method

P1:

HDPE pouch

P2:

Multilayer pouch

P3:

Glass Container

M1=

Freeze Drying

T1

T2

T3

M2=

Oven Drying

T4

T5

T6
Treatment Attachment
(NAU-EMP-2007-000912) PARAG SUDHIRKUMAR PANDIT postharvesttechnology@nau.in 7600049187 05-02-2026
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(NAU-EMP-2015-000920) HETAL RAJESHKUMAR RATHOD hetalrathod@nau.in 9913615259 05/02/2026
Active
(NAU-EMP-2012-000655) SANDEEPKUMAR LABHUBHAI SANGANI slsangani@nau.in 9978131540 05/02/2026
Active
Processing of Horticultural/Forest Crops Drying and Dehydration

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