Physicochemical properties of mango ingredients
Table 2 shows the physicochemical analyses performed on dried mango ingredients, both ‘Ataulfo’ mango concentrate and ‘Ataulfo’ mango by-product supplied by Mexifrutas, S.A. de C.V., as well as the DAMC and DAMB obtained after drying process. The results showed that after drying the color parameters changed for both concentrate and mango by-prod- uct, becoming lighter and slightly less yellowish and reddish. Moisture, aw, and pH in the ingredients obtained provided appropriate characteristics for develop intermediate moisture product (Rockland and Nishi 1980).