Vitamin C Retention in Amaranthus viridis Leaves: Traditional Sun-Drying vs. Solar-Tunnel Drying in Imphal West, Manipur
Abstract
Post harvest loss of leafy vegetables causes nutritional and economic loss to Northeast Indian smallholder farmers. Here, we assess the performance of low-cost bamboo-framed solar-tunnel dryer in drying Amaranthus viridis leaves in Imphal West, Manipur. Leaves were harvested, divided into replicates, and solar-tunnel or sun-dried. Moisture content, ascorbic acid content, and CIELAB color values were determined. Solar-tunnel drying provided
Fields of Study & Subjects
Food Drying and Modeling
Seed and Plant Biochemistry
Agricultural Engineering and Mechanization
Publication details
- Journal / source
- The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Pages
- 321–328
- Publication date
- 27 January 2026