Scope of Value- addition in Potato

Authors

  • Sittal Thapa
  • Subash Thapa

Abstract

Since after the introduction of the potato in India in the early seventeenth century by the Portuguese traders, the potato has been widely grown and consumed in the country. These tuberous nutritious crops known as the king of vegetables is ranked as the fourth largest food crop in the world. A variety of processed products can be achieved that enhances the market value, marketability, and desirability of the product. In this review, we will discuss on the potato, current global and Indian scenario, scope and potential of processing market, health-related issues of potato. And discuss popular potato processed products and future outlook to improve the processing industry.

 

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Published

2019-10-30

How to Cite

Thapa, S., & Thapa, S. (2019). Scope of Value- addition in Potato. International Journal of Horticulture, Agriculture and Food Science, 3(3). https://journal-repository.com/index.php/ijhaf/article/view/1175