Led by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), the project brings together multiple public-private partners. The objective is to build a fruit processing value chain that will help reduce malnutrition, create jobs and cut post-harvest papaya loss.
Arla Foods Ingredients said it has developed the first prototype recipes for a dried fruit protein bar based on papaya pulp and containing milk and whey-based ingredients.
“One of our major tasks will be to adapt the recipe to local preferences based on consumer insights. Another role is to work with local food producers to ensure they have the necessary technology and know how to produce it,” said Charlotte Sørensen, Arla Foods Ingredients business development manager.
As the fourth most popular fruit crop in Ethiopia, papayas are a source of income for more than 890,000 farmers. They are also highly nutritious, being particularly rich in vitamins A, B and C. However, every year, around 30% of the harvest is lost due to spoilage.
Solar drying is a low-cost and sustainable opportunity to reduce post-harvest loss and make more of the nutritious fruit available for processing into affordable foods. Addis Ababa University is investigating how to ensure the best nutrient retention during the drying process.
GAIN project leader in Ethiopia, Meseret Worku, said, “Farmers and food processors are very interested in this initiative to produce high quality, affordable products. We will support them with nutritional and value chain expertise and with creating consumer demand. Through this, we can contribute to the Ethiopian government’s ambition to reduce malnutrition-related stunting to zero by 2030.”
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