NMSU: Postharvest Handling of Dehydrated Chiles
Chiles arriving at the processor move through a dryreel, a sorting line, a chlorinated wash, a rock tank, a final rinse, and a slicer before dehydration. Magnets are installed at several points to remove any metal pieces. Chiles are transported to the dehydrator on either trays or conveyor belts, depending on whether a tunnel dryer or continuous belt system is used. The continuous .