Studies on comparative economic analysis of beverages and preserves of arid fruits

Authors

  • Mukesh Kumar CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Regional Research Station, Bawal (Rewari), Haryana Author
  • Pooja CCS Haryana Agricultural University, College of Agriculture, Bawal (Rewari), Haryana Author
  • Amarjeet Nibhoria Nibhoria CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Regional Research Station, Bawal (Rewari), Haryana Author
  • Anuradha CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Regional Research Station, Bawal (Rewari), Haryana Author
  • Parveen Kumar Nimbrayan CCS Haryana Agricultural University, College of Agriculture, Bawal (Rewari), Haryana Author

Keywords:

B: C ratio, doubling income, fruit processing, juice, murabba, squash, syrup

Abstract

This study presents a comparative economic analysis of beverages and preserves  made from arid fruits, aiming to enhance the profitability of underutilized and  lesser-known fruit varieties. It is evident from the results that the benefit: cost ratio  from beverages was 3.93 in bael juice, 2.11 in bael squash, 2.07 in bael syrup, 2.21  ber while preserves of ber, aonla and bael have 2.76, 2.94 and 2.67, respectively. The  value addition of fruits resulted in generation of income, employment as well as  eliminate/ minimize malnutrition problem and post-harvest losses. 

 

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Published

2025-06-16

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025): Indian Journal of Arid Horticulture(2025)

Section

Research Article