Authors :
Akanksha Singh
Volume/Issue :
Volume 7 - 2022, Issue 8 - August
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7028760
Abstract :
Mahua (Madhuca longifolia) occupies a
significant place in the diet and economy of people
belonging to the tribal community. It belongs to the
Sapotaceae family. In India, it is majorly found in the
state of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Madhya
Pradesh, Orissa, Jharkhand, Gujrat, Andhra Pradesh,
Maharashtra, West Bengal & Karnataka. Every part of
this holy tree is used by the tribal people for their
livelihood. However, nowadays importance of mahua as
food is reduced due to urbanization. At present, the most
popular use of mahua is in liquor making, due to its
significant taste, smell, and high sugar content. The leaves
and the bark of trees are used in medication, by tribal
communities for curing various types of diseases. Mahua
flower is a rich source of nutrients like vitamins,
carbohydrates, minerals, enzymes, and organic acids.
Earlier, value-added technology related to the diversified
use of mahua was unknown that resulting in distressed
sales. Keeping this in view an attempt was made to
publicize its miscellaneous use for food security as well as
higher income.
Keywords :
Mahua Flowers, Tribal Peoples, Value-Added Technology, Food Security
Mahua (Madhuca longifolia) occupies a
significant place in the diet and economy of people
belonging to the tribal community. It belongs to the
Sapotaceae family. In India, it is majorly found in the
state of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Madhya
Pradesh, Orissa, Jharkhand, Gujrat, Andhra Pradesh,
Maharashtra, West Bengal & Karnataka. Every part of
this holy tree is used by the tribal people for their
livelihood. However, nowadays importance of mahua as
food is reduced due to urbanization. At present, the most
popular use of mahua is in liquor making, due to its
significant taste, smell, and high sugar content. The leaves
and the bark of trees are used in medication, by tribal
communities for curing various types of diseases. Mahua
flower is a rich source of nutrients like vitamins,
carbohydrates, minerals, enzymes, and organic acids.
Earlier, value-added technology related to the diversified
use of mahua was unknown that resulting in distressed
sales. Keeping this in view an attempt was made to
publicize its miscellaneous use for food security as well as
higher income.
Keywords :
Mahua Flowers, Tribal Peoples, Value-Added Technology, Food Security
