Effect of various drying methods on drying time and quality of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) arils

The fruit of pomegranate (Punica granatumL.) is consumed fresh or it can be processed into juice, syrup, jam (anar rub), wine or anardana. Commercialization of process technology and pomegranate products in market is very important to improve economy. The seed are dried along with pulp i.e. aril, which constitutes the product “anardana”.