By determining moisture c ontent, it was observed that the samples that are pac kaged in plastic c ontainers and c apped had the lower moisture c ontent than the samples packaged in polythene bags. The ginger powders that are opened sometimes was observed and fo und that the moisture c ontent was inc rease d comparatively more . For increasing moisture c ontent, the keeping quality of ginger powder would be decreased. So , Capped plastic container is comparatively better than polythene bag as a packaging material for storage purpose of ginger powder under ambient temperature . Cost analysis:The c osts of gingers and ginger powders were analyzed to determine the feasibility of marketing and consumer ac ceptanc e . Total cost for preparation of ginger powder from 5 Kg fre sh gingers: Table 5. Cost a na lysis of ginger powder production Item Cost ( Tk.)
Ginger (5 Kg)
400
Fixe d c o st
20
Labo r (1)
130
Others
50
Total
600
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