Process of Elaboration of Roasted Nuts
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ith peanuts you will be able to obtain an outcome of approximately 79%. The process diagram is shown in the following part and the particularities of this case will be shown as well.
- Cracking/Peeling
- Cleaning
- Heating
- Peeling the second peel/sitting and airing
- Frying
- Straining
- Adding the salt
- Packaging
- Weighing
- Sealing
- Storing
Cracking And Peeling
This can be done by hand or by using a machine. In the first case the outcome will be of around 2 kilograms and in the second, 10 to 15 kilograms.
Cleaning
The peanuts are placed in a tray and are left to air out. They must be free of residues.
Heating
Heating can be done manually or with a machine depending on the amount you want to make.
Second Peeling
The peanuts are covered with a big cloth and are pressed on until they are peeled completely. Then they are aired out until they are clean.
Frying
The oil needs to be at a temperature of 140 to 160 degrees C. They are fried until the end product obtains the desired color.
Straining
Once the peanuts are fried, they need to be removed with the frying basket and straine
d. They can be strained by placing them over a tray that is covered with absorbing paper.
Adding The Salt
The peanuts need to be sprinkled with a 2% amount of salt.
Packaging
A good material that can be used to package the chips is cellophane. An even better one but which is pricier is polypropylene. The packaging must have a nice presentation.
Weighing
Must be done in a scale.
Sealing
Before packaging the roasted peanuts, make sure to verify the number of bags and that the sealer works.
Storing: The product will need to be stored in a dry fresh place, protected from the sunlight.
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