Development of Process Technology for Preparation of Bael (Aegle marmelos) Pulp Powder

Abstract

The study was aimed at development of process technology for production of bael (Aegle marmelos L.) pulp powder from ripe fruit using foam-mat drying technology. The pulp after removing the seeds and fiber was converted into stable foam. Experiments were conducted using central composite rotatable design and the foaming additives and foaming time were optimized as Glycerol monostearate 3.1% (w/w), Methyl cellulose 0.32% (w/w), pulp concentration 13.2 °Bx and whipping time 2 min at a constant air flow rate 10 L min-1 and whipping blade speed 5000 rpm.