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P. F. Mathad

Publications (7)

Studies on Standardization of Activation Process of Persulfate for Decontamination against Food Pathogens

V. Devika Krishnan, P. F. Mathad, Udaykumar Nidoni, Sharanagouda Hiregoudar & Nagaraj M. Naik · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2026

The present investigation was carried out to standardize the activation process of sodium persulfate for its antimicrobial application against selected foodborne pathogens, namely Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella typhimurium. In this study, sodium persulfat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i61122

Influence of Osmotic Dehydration and Method of Drying on the Quality of Aonla Fruit

Ambrish Ganachari, P. F. Mathad, Mallikarjun Reddy & Udaykumar Nidoni · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2020

Osmotic dehydration of aonla fruit was carried out to determine the Influence of osmotic solution and method of drying on the quality of aonla fruit. The destined aonla fruits with and without blanching were immersed in the mixture of salt and sugar solution. The salt concentrati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i830274

Effects of Different Wholesale Packaging Materials on the Shelflife of Dehusked Foxtail Millet

Pooran Pragnya, P. F. Mathad, Ravi Kumar & Vikas Jha · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2018

Millets are group of highly variable small seeded grasses widely grown around the world as cereal crops or grains for fodder and human food. The present investigation was carried out to find out the effect of different wholesale packaging material on the shelf-life of dehusked fo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CJAST/2018/41648

UV-Vis Spectroscopic Characterization and Wavelength Analysis of Binary Edible Oil Mixtures for Adulteration Detection

Kathyayini H. S., Udaykumar Nidoni, P. F. Mathad, K. T. Ramappa, M. Lakmikanth & VIKAS KULKARNI · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

This study investigates the effect of mixing different edible oils on their spectroscopic properties, using UV-visible spectroscopy as a rapid and effective analytical tool. We conducted spectral analysis on various binary oil mixtures, specifically mustard oil mixed with argemon...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i94464

Process Optimisation and Quality Evaluation of Preservative-free Spray-dried Lime Juice Powder Using Maltodextrin as a Carrier Agent

G. Sudha Devi, Udaykumar Nidoni, T. Veena, P. F. Mathad, Neelavathi, H. Sharangouda & G. Jyoshna · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Lime juice is highly perishable because of its high moisture content, while its sugar and organic acid composition can cause stickiness, wall deposition and low powder recovery during spray drying. This study optimised the spray-drying process for producing preservative-free lime...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i64270

Physico Chemical Properties of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) and Defatted Groundnut Cake

Preeti, Ramappa, K. T., Udaykumar Nidoni, P. F. Mathad, Sunil Shirawal & Swapna · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2025

Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is an important oil seed that serves numerous food purposes. After the oil extraction, defatted groundnut cake (DGC) /meal is produced and not used efficiently due to many post processing issues. Utilization of defatted meal/powder in the developme...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i32872

Development of D-limonene Rich Dip Tea Sachet Using Acid Lime Peel Powder

G. Sudha Devi, Udaykumar Nidoni, T. Veena, H. Sharanagouda, P. F. Mathad & Neelavathi · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Acid lime peel is a citrus-processing by-product containing volatile compounds of sensory importance, including D-limonene. This study aimed to develop a citrus-based dip tea sachet using acid lime peel powder blended with pretreated tea powder and to evaluate its drying behaviou...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i74331