Comparative study on quality of dry Fish (Puntius spp.) produce under Solar Tent Dryer and Open Sun Drying Comparative study on quality of dry Fish (Puntius spp.) produce under Solar Tent Dryer and Open Sun Drying
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Abstract
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Cachar, Assam Agricultural University was carried out an experiment to compare
the effect of solar tent drying and open sun drying on the qualities of Puntius spp. during September -
October, 2016 in Dakshin Saidpur village under Sonai Agricultural Developmental Block of Cachar
District, Assam. Proximate composition of small variety dried fish products Puntius spp. were
determined. The fishes were dried experimentally under solar tent dryer and same species of dried
product were dried through open sun drying method. The results of proximate analysis showed
significant difference (p<0.05) between the two techniques. Organoleptic evaluations showed no
physical damage and no discolouration of fishes under solar tent dryer but in case of open sun drying
condition dust and insect infestation were observed. The study reveals that solar tent dried fish
products are hygienic compared to that of open sun dried products of same species.
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