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Preparation of Dehydrated Green Pepper without Chemicals

Value Proposition:

Dehydrated green pepper prepared without chemical additives is a naturally processed spice product obtained from fresh immature pepper berries. The method preserves the characteristic green color, aroma, and mild pungency of fresh pepper while avoiding chemical preservatives or color stabilizers. This approach supports clean label processing and provides a natural spice ingredient that retains quality and flavor suitable for culinary and food processing applications.

Summary Application:

The process begins with harvesting fresh green pepper berries followed by cleaning and blanching to inactivate enzymes responsible for discoloration. The berries are then dried under controlled temperature conditions using mechanical dryers or solar drying systems until safe moisture levels are reached. The dehydrated product is packed in moisture proof containers. It is used in spice blends, pickles, sauces, meat products, and gourmet culinary preparations.

Advantages:

This method produces green pepper without the use of chemical preservatives, making it suitable for natural and clean label food products. The dehydration process helps maintain flavor, aroma, and color while extending shelf life. The product becomes lightweight, easier to store, and convenient to transport. Additionally, chemical free processing increases consumer acceptance and ensures safer spice ingredients for food manufacturers.

Commercialization Status: Licensed awaiting commercialisation
Tech. Readiness Level:
CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute
CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute[CSIR-CFTRI]
:  director[at]cftri[dot]res[dot]in
:91-821-2517760
:https://cftri.res.in
Industrial Applications: Food Flavouring [Food, Beverages, Tobacco] Food Processes [Food, Beverages, Tobacco] Storage [Food, Beverages, Tobacco]
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