Procedure for Making Plantain Chips
As a popular snack food, the procedure for making plantain chips requires multiple steps, including peeling, slicing, blanching, frying, and degreasing. Peeling plantains need to be washed before peeling to remove impurities on the surface. When peeling, try to avoid too much air contact with the plantain pulp to prevent oxidation and discoloration. Using special peeling equipment can improve peeling efficiency and product quality. Slicing The peeled plantains need to be sliced. The thickness of the slices is generally controlled at 3-5 mm. Too thick will result in poor frying effect, while too thin will make the taste worse. When slicing, an automatic slicer can be used to ensure uniform slice thickness, thereby ensuring consistency in subsequent processing. Blanching Blanching means briefly heating the plantain slices in hot water to remove enzyme activity…