Shelf life extension of papad

Hello everyone, I am looking for suggestions on how we can enhance the shelf life of papad which is generally served as an appetizer in India. The current shel…

Food R&D Emeritus reply
@bonitaaranha 15 days for prepared dried papad disks that are put in moisture proof packaging.? I had seen previously years back papad packages thats sold in Indian groceries that…
Bonit Aranha reply
Yes, prepared papad in moisture proof packaging. Currently, no preservatives have been used. Few manufacturers use calcium propionate as a preservative. There are manufacturers wh…
Food R&D Emeritus reply
Without preservatives. You should look carefully in your manufacturing process to be done with utmost hygiene and sanitation including the workers . Every raw material brought in…
Bonit Aranha reply
Thank you.
Farhan Khalid reply
1. Try to minimise moisture content as moisture of final should be less than 4 percent. 2. Try to minimise residual frying oil content (you can spinner or dryers) 3. Proper handli…
manish tikarye reply
Hi. I am. Manish. From surat sity. Shelf life extent of papad 3 month and more. Please suggestion me. Which preservative used.
manish tikarye reply
how to check in moisture in papad in papad moisture. Wich machin. Generally checking.
Pastahobo reply
Either use an external lab, or you will need to purchase a moisture analyzer, or moisture balance. Remember, with what you are trying to do, water activity is at least as importan…