Factors such as light, temperature and other radiations should be avoided in case of catalyzing initiation
reactions. Moisture is one of the most important factors that influences the quality parameters
since if moisture is too high mold growth occurs if too low the kernel shrivels (Ghirardello et al.,
2013). Storage of fruits requires processing interventions such as heating, dehydration. These
techniques reduce nutritional components of fruits, as well as suppress the growth of
microorganisms on fruits. The products obtained by osmotic dehydration are more stable during
storage due to low water activity imparted by solute gain and water loss. Osmotic dehydration,
preceding the air-drying preserves fruits and vegetables from undesirable colour changes and
increases the retention of flavour during drying. In this context, very limited research has been
carried out on osmotic dehydration.