Production of Fruit Squash

Abstract

\ 'AbUndanceof fruits and-lack of processing--unltsinLaos is-c~using-criminal ~aste of one of the most potential income earners in the country. The people of Laos Ihave a great tradition of consuming raw fruits. There is also a tradition of drinking fresh fruit juices. In recent times, there is a trend among the populatlon ;to drink packaged squashes and fruit juices. However, these packaged products, lare being imported from neighboring countries. The potential for producing and i jselling packaged fruit juices, concentrates and pulps is very high within Laos.' There is also a great export potential for the same.