A unique way of Food preservation through traditional & modern methodologies
1Mihir Patel, and 2Anjana Janardana
1,2Department of Dravyaguna, Parul Institute of Ayurved, Parul University, Limda, Vadodara - 391760 (India) Mob.: 9879540867, Email: mihirpatel789.mp@gmail.com Mob.: 9620081982, Email: anjana.j18727@paruluniversity.ac.in
ABSTRACT
The fundamental need for grain and pulses storage is to protect them from rodents, insects, microorganisms and a well-built storage facility can easily do that.An efficient method of storage post the harvest season can empower the socio-economic scenario. People use traditional storage method for storing grains and pulses for their own need. These storage structures are comparatively cheap, eco-friendlyand impart high shelf life to the stored commodities. These traditional storage systems could be applied in modern storage areas with minor modification, could save grains and pulses that would be damaged by insects. Though the chemical methods do save the grains and pulses but then they also leave behind toxic residues. The wisdom of farmers and people to store through traditional methods is more secure and protects the commodities from infestation for a longer period. It has been observed that different localities of India have storage methods that are peculiar to them. These are entirely based upon the wisdom of the locals who has the consciousness of the environment of their native place and their health.