Physico-biochemical study of sugarcane jaggery under different cultivation and preparation methods

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dc.contributor.authorSreedevi, Pen_US
dc.contributor.authorSunanda, Nen_US
dc.contributor.authorManoj, BSen_US
dc.contributor.authorRao, P.V.K. Jagannadhaen_US
dc.date.accessioned2025-08-13T11:49:59Z
dc.date.available2025-08-13T11:49:59Z
dc.date.issued2025-06
dc.description.abstractAim: The present study was undertaken to compare the physico-biochemical and microbial qualities of organic, chemical-free and inorganic jaggery and the changes in microbial count during storage. Methodology: Jaggery was prepared by evaporating of sugarcane juice with or without addition of chemicals from organically or inorganically cultivated sugarcane. These organic, chemical-free and inorganic jaggery were analysed for physico-chemical, bioactive compounds and microbial properties. Results: The present study results that organic and chemical-free jaggery comes under Grade I, while inorganic jaggery comes under Grade II. The organic jaggery and chemical-free jaggery recorded 61% and 53%more total polyphenol content; 51% and 46% more antioxidant potential and 6% and 10% more total flavonoids c o m p a r e d t o i n o r g a n i c j a g g e r y respectively. However, the shelf-life of organic jaggery was less compared to inorganic jaggery due to high moisture content. Interpretation: The present study revealed significant difference in quality parameters in all three jaggery samples. Though, the inorganic jaggery was brighter in color with low microbial load, it falls short of beneficial components that are lost due to addition of chemicals during processing. Hence, organic jaggery followed by chemical-free jaggery can be recommended to both jaggery farmers and consumers for premium price and nutritional health benefit.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology, Regional Agricultural Research Station, Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University, Anakapalle-531 001, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Agricultural Economics, Agricultural College, Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University, Srikakulam-522 101, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology, Regional Agricultural Research Station, Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University, Anakapalle-531 001, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology, Regional Agricultural Research Station, Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University, Anakapalle-531 001, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.citationSreedevi P, Sunanda N, Manoj BS, Rao P.V.K. Jagannadha . Physico-biochemical study of sugarcane jaggery under different cultivation and preparation methods. Journal of Environmental Biology. 2025 Jun; 46(3): 419-425en_US
dc.identifier.issn0254-8704
dc.identifier.issn2394-0379
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/254427
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherTriveni Enterprisesen_US
dc.relation.issuenumber3en_US
dc.relation.volume46en_US
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.22438/jeb/46/3/MRN-5537en_US
dc.subjectJaggeryen_US
dc.subjectQuality analysisen_US
dc.subjectSugarcaneen_US
dc.titlePhysico-biochemical study of sugarcane jaggery under different cultivation and preparation methodsen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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