From field to fork: revitalizing underutilized alliums through value chain development

• DOI: 10.3389/fsufs.2024.1427167
• Publication Date: 2024-10-04T04:36:23Z
• Authors: Rajiv B. Kale; Abhishek D. Gavhane; Shailendra S. Gadge; Shivam Y. Gaikwad; Sharadveer Singh; Kiran S. Khandagale; Rohini Bhat; Sagar M. Wayal; Vijay Mahajan
• Keywords: Fork (system call); Value (mathematics)

The genus Allium is a prominent member of the Amaryllidaceae family and encompasses approximately 1,063 species worldwide. These diverse vary in appearance flavor but they share biochemical similarities. Underutilized Alliums present promising alternative to onion garlic various Indian regions, given their adaptability, versatile utility, nutraceutical properties. Their adaptation plains India great opportunity add medicinal value cuisine. Therefore, study aimed evaluate underutilized raw leaves for sensory perception by hedonic test ( n = 60), consumer perceptions willingness purchase 180), development validation chain model 30) popularize these plains. For attributes evaluated, tuberosum Kazakhstan CGN-1587 emerged out be most suitable its advancement into survey. recorded 74.44% total respondents majority preference consuming it cooked form (38.30%). A with supply agencies was subsequently developed. Validation this done panel different stakeholders. Panelists perceived as highly valid, particularly terms economic feasibility (4.30 ± 0.70) sustainability (4.20 0.81). Thus, provides valuable insights that can support promote use non-traditional areas India.