Rinkesh A. Gosavi

Economic Feasibility of a CAET Developed Vacuum Assisted Osmotic Dehydration Unit for Pineapple Slices

Rinkesh A. Gosavi, A. A. Sawant, A. G. Mohod, S. V. Pathak, P. B. Bansode & S. B. Kalse · Advances in Research · 2026

The economic feasibility of a vacuum osmotic dehydration (VOD)-based processing system for pineapple slices was evaluated for potential small-scale application. The developed VOD unit had a batch capacity of 8 kg and a fabrication cost of ₹66,700. Economic assessment was undertak...