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.
