Anjaly Paul

Dalhousie University | Dal · Faculty of Agriculture

Millets are tiny grass‐seeded grains that hold major and minor nutrients and chief bioactive components. They are climate flexible and pest‐resistant grains, enhancing the crop system effectively. Millets are now gaining popularity due to their health‐promoting properties for end users. These nonacid‐forming grains are gluten‐free, stabilize blood...

Electrohydrodynamic drying is a novel non-thermal technique for dehydrating heat-sensitive foods. However, its industrial applications are limited due to the underexplored effects of material properties and environmental conditions on product quality. For this purpose, a multifactorial experiment was designed to study the effects of material thickn...

The effect of electrohydrodynamic drying on the drying kinetics, energy consumption, and quality was studied for apple and strawberry slices with different thicknesses from 1 to 4 mm. Effective diffusivity and energy consumption were quantified via direct measurements, while visual quality attributes, such as color and shrinkage were determined thr...

Cold plasma is recognized and explored for a plethora of applications in the food and agricultural industry. This study investigated the influence of a continuous atmospheric pressure non-thermal jet plasma system on the mortality of Rhyzopertha dominica adults in whole wheat kernels and the changes in the milling and physicochemical attributes of...

Electrohydrodynamic (EHD) drying is a novel nonthermal technique using cold plasma in high electric field for dewatering of heat-sensitive foods. It is highly acclaimed for energy efficiency, environment-friendly nature, and low capital investments. The most important attribute of EHD drying is the minimal effect on food quality compared to thermal...

The management of stored product pests is a serious concern as it contributes to postharvest product losses. This study investigated the influence of NTP on the control of Tribolium castaneum adults and the quality of Oryza sativa and compared with phosphine fumigation. The experiments were performed at 100 - 200 V of NTP and 100 - 200 ppm of phosp...

Background: Pomegranate is a prevalent fruit with a vast arena of food and pharmaceutical applications. The oil obtained from pomegranate seeds is known for its functional and beneficial health properties. Recently, there was an escalation in the studies concentrating on the applications of PSO in food and the related consequences. Scope and appr...

Cold plasma (CP) has been acknowledged as a potential tool in enhancing the availability of bioactive compounds and antioxidant (AO) potential of plant products. Lotus is an ethno pharmacologically important herb with commercial applications in the food, beverage, and cosmetic industry. The bioactive constituents of the lotus flower are responsible...

Management of stored product insects is a major concern and widely researched topic in the food and grain processing and storage industry. In the scenario of estimated utilization of produces exceeding the production, postharvest losses should be properly controlled to feed the growing population. The prevailing disinfestation techniques are forced...