Present studies were undertaken with the aim of
screening a suitable mode of drying and packaging material
for storage of chilgoza nuts. A temperature of 55 °C was
found most suitable for the drying of nuts in cabinet drier.
Cabinet drier was found the best drying mode among four
for drying of chilgoza nuts on the basis of quality characteristics
such as moisture, water activity and sensory attributes.
Further, out of five packaging materials selected in the study,
glass jar followed by aluminium laminate pouch was found to
be suitable for the packing and storage of dried nuts in ambient
conditions for 6 months on the basis of retention of better
physico-chemical and sensory attributes.