PROCESS OPTIMIZATION OF DRY MANGO PULP CONCENTRATEPRODUCTION FOR FOOD APPLICATIONS

Abstract

Mango is considered a functional food that contributes both macro- and micronutrients to the human diet, as well as a significant number of bioactive substances. The plant contains abundant amounts of fiber and bioactive chemicals in a variety of sections, including the fruit (pulp, peel, and stone), leaves, and bark. Particularly high in antioxidants, the fruits may have antiviral and anticancer properties in addition to lowering the risk of heart disease. This makes it useful for different application in food industry. This fruit is prone to postharvest wastages due to lack of processing and preservation methods despite rate of rising malnutrition in Nigeria which has led to an increase in the production of functional meals, which offer extra physiological advantages in addition to meeting basic energy and nutritional needs. Therefore, optimization process is required to establish best techniques for processing and preservation of mangoes by processing them into dehydrated food products with prolong shelf life using different drying techniques. Mango concentrate is prepared by extracting the pulp obtained from mature ripe mango. The ripe fruit is processed in excellent conditions by suitable means according to quality standards. Mango pulps concentrate is widely used in the food and beverage industry for juices, nectars, drinks, jams, and many beverages. It is also an important ingredient in the pudding, bakery fillings, ice creams, yogurt, and confectioneries. This review seeks to review ways of optimizing the production of mango pulp concentrate for different food applications.Now that you have the introduction/review text, I can help you:Identify specific drying techniques (like spray drying or freeze drying) suitable for optimizationAddress the postharvest waste issue in Nigeria mentioned in the text with concrete statistical context or solutionsProofread and fix minor grammatical errors present in this draft (e.g., "prolong shelf life", "different application")Let me know what your next step is for this research paper.