2. Materials and Methodology
The experiment was conducted in the laboratory of theDepartment of Food Technology and Rural Industries (DFTRI), Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh. The fresh and tender carrots (Daucus carota) were procured from local market. Chemicals used were of reagent grade and collected from laboratory stock of DFTRI. Medium density polyethylene bags were used for storage of dried samples throughout the experiment.