. Generation of fruit byproducts
In the horticultural sector, there has been a growth in both acreage
and agricultural production to fulfill the requirements of global food
demand (Schieber, Stintzing, & Carle, 2001). This intensity of
production generates large amount of plant products, estimated to
be around 800,000 tons/year of fresh fruits and vegetables, without
considering the losses and wastage during processing. The full
utilization of horticultural produce is a requirement and a demand
that needs to be met by countries wishing to implement low-waste
technology in their agribusiness (Kroyer, 1995).
In many cases the raw tropical exotic fruit is not cons