Hot lye-acid baths followed by a cold water blast
was found to be the most satisfactory process for peeling
raw filberts. Even this process left a slight off-flavor
and the color of the nuts was somewhat altered by the
peel dye.
Roasting facilitates the peeling of filberts. Of the
several...
Hazelnuts are commonly consumed raw and are valued for their numerous health benefits and antioxidant properties. Increased foodborne illness outbreaks associated with Salmonella and Escherichia coli O157:H7 contamination of tree nuts and peanuts generate a need for improving agricultural sanitation procedures. Food-safe chemical sanitizers have shown promise for reducing pathogenic...