Rajesh G. K.

Development and Performance Evaluation of a Batch-Type Waste Fired Dryer for Cocoa

Afnan Mohammed, Albin Binny, Aysha Meharin, Mariya Lal, Rajesh G. K., Shahama K. & Anjaly M. G. · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2023

The project work depicts the development and performance evaluation of a batch-type waste-fired dryer for cocoa. Drying is an important step in the postharvest processing of cocoa beans. A batch-type waste-fired dryer was developed and its evaluation was conducted at three differ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i334221

By-product Utilization of Industrially Underutilized Cocoa Mucilage through Wine Fermentation

Hyderali Shihabudheen U. H., Prince M. V., Sreelakshmi P., Sreeja R., Lilia Baby & Rajesh G. K. · Archives of Current Research International · 2025

Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.), native to the Amazon basin, was introduced to India in the early 20th century and is now classified as a plantation crop, like coffee, tea, and rubber. Its beans are widely used in chocolates, beverages, and confectionery products. As a plantation crop...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2025/v25i51183