Effect of home processing and storage on ascorbic acid and beta-carotene content of Bathua (Chenopodium album) and fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graecum) leaves.

Author(s) : YADAV S. K., SEHGAL S.

Type of article: Article

Summary

It is concluded that storage of leaves in refrigeration, oven-drying, blanching for a short time and cooking in a pressure cooker results in better retention of ascorbic acid and beta-carotene.

Details

  • Original title: Effect of home processing and storage on ascorbic acid and beta-carotene content of Bathua (Chenopodium album) and fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graecum) leaves.
  • Record ID : 1999-3688
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Qual. Plant., Plant Foods hum. Nutr. - vol. 50 - n. 3
  • Publication date: 1997

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