A New Technique to Control Insect Infestation in Masmin

Abstract

A process of heat treating Mas min at 125° C for 15 minutes
and hermetically packing them up has been investigated. This
method has been found to be successful in controlling insect infestation
in Mas min. The Japanese method of packing Mas min in BHC
coated containers has also been simultaneously examined and found
successful under certain conditions. However, this process is found
to impart slight undesirable flavours to the product. In addition,
this chemical treatment is also likely to be more costly.