Provided are methods of preserving and/or storing Synsepalum dulcificum berry, which may involve separating a pulp of the berry into two or more parts; and freeze drying the berry with the separated pulp.

Provided are methods of preserving and/or storing Synsepalum dulcificum berry, which may involve separating a pulp of the berry into two or more parts; and freeze drying the berry with the separated pulp.

Compositions wherein foodstuffs act as carriers of freeze-dried probiotics provide new means for administration of probiotics. The products that are easily shipped may be eaten as purchased or mixed with other ingredients to provide variety in the diet while administering beneficial probiotic organisms to the gastrointestinal tract.

A method of making coated beetroot slices can include obtaining beetroot; washing and drying the beetroot; chopping the dried beetroot to obtain beetroot slices; dipping the beetroot slices in a solution to obtain coated beetroot slices; sieving the beetroot slices; freeze-drying the coated beetroot slices; and storing the freeze-dried coated beetroot slices. The solution can include about 1% Arabic gum solution.

A method of making coated beetroot slices can include obtaining beetroot; washing and drying the beetroot; chopping the dried beetroot to obtain beetroot slices; dipping the beetroot slices in a solution to obtain coated beetroot slices; sieving the beetroot slices; freeze-drying the coated beetroot slices; and storing the freeze-dried coated beetroot slices. The solution can include about 1% Arabic gum solution.

Provided are methods of preserving and/or storing Synsepalum dulcificum berry, which may involve separating a pulp of the berry into two or more parts; and freeze drying the berry with the separated pulp.

Provided are methods of preserving and/or storing Synsepalum dulcificum berry, which may involve separating a pulp of the berry into two or more parts; and freeze drying the berry with the separated pulp.

The present invention is directed to a method for combining dehydrofreezing and medium to far spectrum infrared radiation to preserve biological material. IR transfers energy and penetrates food products, thereby removing naturally present moisture. The present invention provides a novel method of combining pH treatment, infrared radiation, freezing, and vacuum-sealing for preserving biological material. Biological materials are preserved through either a pH treatment or with heat to remove harmful pathogens, followed by processing using far spectrum infrared radiation which may be powered by either gas or electric means. The processed materials undergo a freezing process which may be done using Individual Quick Freezing or blast freezing methods The frozen processed material is then packaged via vacuum sealing.

The present invention is directed to a method for combining dehydrofreezing and medium to far spectrum infrared radiation to preserve biological material. IR transfers energy and penetrates food products, thereby removing naturally present moisture. The present invention provides a novel method of combining pH treatment, infrared radiation, freezing, and vacuum-sealing for preserving biological material. Biological materials are preserved through either a pH treatment or with heat to remove harmful pathogens, followed by processing using far spectrum infrared radiation which may be powered by either gas or electric means. The processed materials undergo a freezing process which may be done using Individual Quick Freezing or blast freezing methods The frozen processed material is then packaged via vacuum sealing.

A chili powder is produced by freeze drying fresh chile peppers, and the grinding the dried peppers to a fine mesh. The peppers may be roasted, skinned, and de-seeded before freeze drying. The powder has a floral bouquet, a fruity flavor, and enhances vibrant color, compared to conventionally prepared chili powder. The powder is heated and/or irradiated to kill pathogens before being eaten.