Evaluation of cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) varieties for immature kernel characters
Keywords:
Cashew varieties, physical characteristics, biochemical characteristicsAbstract
Cashew varieties are categorised as early season, mid season and late season varieties. Harvesting of late season varieties coincides with rainy season, and the quality of matured nuts is very poor. This study was conducted to analyse various characteristics of immature cashew kernels so that the loss of matured nuts can be overcome by utilizing them before they reach maturity. Six varieties of cashew, namely, Madakkathara2, Sulabha, Dhana, Priyanka, Poornima and Kanaka were studied for the immature kernel characteristics, which were collected from Cashew Research Station, Madakkathara. The physical characteristics studied were shelling percentage, kernel weight, kernel size, shell weight, testa weight, colour, external appearance and shape of kernel. The estimated range of biochemical composition of immature cashew kernels was 0.19- 0.23% tannins, 4.88-9.63% carbohydrates, 5.08-9.08% fat, and 7.29-12.45% protein, which varied with varieties.The immature cashew kernels were observed as potential raw materials for preparing value-added products.References
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