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Title:

Mangosteen Fruit Products

Value Proposition:

Mangosteen fruit products such as beverage and jelly provide premium value addition to an exotic fruit with high consumer appeal. These products enhance shelf life and reduce post harvest losses while retaining the fruit’s unique taste and antioxidant properties. They offer convenience, consistent quality, and strong market potential in health and specialty food segments, creating profitable opportunities for food processors and entrepreneurs targeting both domestic and export markets.

Summary Application:

Mangosteen beverages are consumed as refreshing drinks, while jelly is used as a spread or dessert ingredient. These products are widely used in households, hotels, and food service industries. They also find applications in health oriented food markets due to their antioxidant content. Additionally, they are suitable for export and specialty stores where exotic fruit products are in demand.

Advantages:

These products offer long shelf life, easy storage, and convenient consumption. They retain the natural flavor and nutritional benefits of mangosteen. Processing ensures reduced wastage of fresh fruits and year round availability. The products are versatile and appealing, supporting diversification in the food industry. They also promote utilization of underexploited fruits and enhance economic returns.

Commercialization Status: Already Commercialised
Tech. Readiness Level:
CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute
CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute[CSIR-CFTRI]
:  director[at]cftri[dot]res[dot]in
:91-821-2517760
:https://cftri.res.in
Industrial Applications: Beverages [Food, Beverages, Tobacco] Food Processes [Food, Beverages, Tobacco]