Preservation of Halwa

Hi. I need suggestion on type of food preservative which can be used to extend the shelf life of Omani halwa. It is basically a traditional sweet prepared by h…

1. Food R&D Emeritus reply

   @bonitaaranha Many traditional food processing wants a naive "quick fix "approach without first looking that the recipe, processing and storage can influence shelf life. Answer th…

2. Yuri Nasbath reply

   Food preservatives for Halawa...? IIRC ,halwa makers don't put preservatives in that product and it can last for months...? I agree with @Roy if GMP ,Hygiene and Sanitation are no…

3. Joe Vella reply

   I agree with Roy @bonitaaranha and @Yuri Nasbath sugar itself is a preservative

4. Sahaja Nagiah reply

   Citric acid is used in most of the halwa. That could be a preservative!

5. Prakash reply

   there are several antioxidants in the market to extend the shelf life. let me know abit more about product so I can recommend good one.

6. Vaggelis Ilias Dimopoulos reply

   First of all, we should check final pH value of the product: moisture: aw: brix level: If we know these parameters we can suggest solutions. Both artificial (pottasium sorbate) or…

7. SourceGoodFood reply

   Hi.. are you preparing for diwali or something or for long term storage.. in India you might need to use a natural preservative I Halwa. What is your primary concern.protect again…

8. ericajohnson3422 reply

   Did you guys have any idea about How can I preserve Tuna Fish Empanadas so that they stay fresh for a longer period of time?