This research based study has been aimed for better utilization of unripe banana by investigating its suitability for snack food processing. Snack foods represent a large and growing area of food products. Both demand and consumption of snack foods are increasing day by day. Consequently, there is need to increase the production of diversified and cost effective snacks. Deep fat frying is widely practiced to increase the food palatability. Fried snacks are one such class of foods which are fried in oil, packaged and eaten as a between meal item. Banana has enjoyed extensive popularity in...

'Socio - Cultural Life of Merchants in Mughal Gujarat' by Monika Sharma focuses on the identification of the varied communities involved in commercial activities and maritime trade - Banias, Bohras. Parsis, Khojas, Memons, Ghanchis, Chalebis, Armenians and European during 16th-17th centuries. The project embraces life-style, traditions, festivals, institutions and the professional aspects of merchants' life. The study explores the region of Gujarat its geographical layout, urban set-up, trade centres, cities, manufacturing centres, ports and trade routes. The living standards, viz. housing,...

'Socio - Cultural Life of Merchants in Mughal Gujarat' by Monika Sharma focuses on the identification of the varied communities involved in commercial activities and maritime trade - Banias, Bohras. Parsis, Khojas, Memons, Ghanchis, Chalebis, Armenians and European during 16th-17th centuries. The project embraces life-style, traditions, festivals, institutions and the professional aspects of merchants' life. The study explores the region of Gujarat its geographical layout, urban set-up, trade centres, cities, manufacturing centres, ports and trade routes. The living standards, viz. housing,...