METHOD FOR DRYING PISTACHIOS TO ACHIEVE PREFERRED ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS

摘要

The invention is directed toward a method and system to provide a commercial accelerated drying process for pistachios that mimics the natural dehydration process under the sun by controlling the maximum temperature and moisture content of the pistachios during drying, producing nuts with sun-dried organoleptic characteristics. Embodiments of the invention reduce the moisture content of pistachio nuts with a heated airflow in a temperature controlled environment using any commercial nut drying system. Using the methods described herein, pistachios can be produced with sun-dried flavors characteristics in a controlled environment free of dependence on weather conditions.