摘要:
A unique method and process for treating dry red chilies/paprika/spices to reduce bacterial loads and pathogens. The inventive step comprises of washing, steam heating and drying. The chilies are washed in chlorine dosed water to remove the adhered dust and water soluble pesticides.The chilies are then heated using steam at temperature of 80-85 deg C for 3-5 minutes. This process pasteurizes the chilies and reduces bacterial loads and pathogens.Further in order to remove moisture present on the chilies due to the process of washing and steaming, chilies are dried in fluidized hot air dryer at temperature of 75-80 deg C.