Australian Native Fruits and their Products and Preservation

Australia is home to thousands of species of unique plant life, including many that can be used for food. Australian native fruits in particular have incredibly high amounts of vitamins, minerals, dietary fibre, protein, and antioxidants. These include finger limes, Kakadu plums, muntries, and riberries. However, their wider use is limited by a lack of knowledge around their preservation, and their valuable qualities are often lost before they get to consumers. This project studied the preservation of these crops, and showed the links between their drought adaptations, their responses to processing, and the role water plays in this.