Chili Roasters

Definition: Chili roasting operations are facilities which cook whole chilis in a large rotating roaster. The chilis are then placed in a bag and sold directly to a customer. These establishments are usually temporary stands which operate on the roadside or in conjunction with a temporary event.

Food Safety: The chilis must be washed with potable water prior to roasting, the roaster must be maintained and kept in a clean condition and good hygienic practices must be used when handling the chilis at all times.

According to S.C. Johnson, maker of Ziploc® Brand Storage Bags, products are tested extensively for safety. Ziploc® Bags are made from polyethylene plastic resin, and have never contained bisphenol A (BPA). The sandwich bags, freezer bags, and containers have a softening temperature, or melting point, of 230°F/110°C. Roasted chilis placed into plastic bags must be below 230°F/110°C to prevent leaching from the plastic bag. Bags are labeled #4 for recycling, where plastic recycling is available. For more information on roasting chilis please see Processing Chili Peppers Fact Sheet.

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