Sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum) originates from New Guinea. The plant belongs to the Gramineae (grasses) family. Sugar cane is a C4 plant with a high rate of photosynthesis (its rate lies around 150-200% above the average for other plants). It is a perennial crop with a high self-tolerance. Sugarcane juice is a popular refreshing drink in many parts of World. Often sugarcane juice is used as a remedy for jaundice in folk medicine. Hygienic standards are usually not maintaining edduring the transport of sugarcane from field to the point of extraction and preparation of juice. Further, the juice is consumed UN pasteurized.The juice is being extracted using hand or power operated crusher which cannot be stored for a couple of hours due to its fast deteriorating quality.
Sugarcane juice is quite nutritious as it contains natural sugars, minerals like iron, magnesium, phosphorous, calcium and organic acids e.g. malic acid, succinic acid, acotinic acid etc. Preservation is done when Juice or food is kept for longer period without any deteriorated or spoils the juice by the direct contact with atmosphere. Sugarcane juice is excellent in treating urinary related diseases. It keeps the urine flow clear and aids the kidneys to perform better. Sugarcane juice relieves the burning sensation which arises due to infections of the urinary tract. The sugar cane juice provides the glucose, which is stored, as glycogen to be ‘burned’ by muscles when required. Sugar Industry contributes about 2500 crore rupees as tax to both central and state governments. The industry size in terms of capital is more than Rs. 40,000 crore. Almost 50 million people depend on sugar industry for their livelihood. We actively encourage a culture of innovation, which facilitates the development of new technologies and ensure a high quality product.
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